Financial Consultant

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Our Accounting & Reconciliations team operates within the Financial Management Group, focusing on ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across various IT departments. We play a critical role in managing financial processes, particularly assisting with the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close, to ensure that actuals are reported accurately, and accounting rules are followed.
The Financial Consultant is responsible for overseeing the accrual entries and third-party spend management for the Global Technology (GT) departments, including Application Development, Global Infrastructure, and Global Risk & Security. This position is essential for supporting accurate financial reporting and optimizing vendor expense management. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of full-cycle accounting. The Financial Consultant will work closely with the director and team members to validate and record vendor expenses.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the validation and recording of monthly accruals and project costing entries for vendor expenses.
• Create and maintain meticulous records for prepaid and expense amortization entries.
• Aid in the analysis of actual versus forecast variances during month-end reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Policies & Procedures.
• Assist with the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives to increase standardization, optimization, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Controller team.
• Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc project reports and analysis as needed.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience with general ledger and financial systems.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience in analytical roles.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting systems and procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivots, and formula statements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large data sets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex information clearly.

Preferred:

• Experience working with ERP FMS systems such as Oracle Peoplesoft (GL, AP, and Project Costing modules).
• Familiarity with tools such as Oracle Analytics Cloud and PowerBI for reporting and dashboard creation.
• Understanding of Apptio Targetprocess and Agile practices a plus.

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The salary range for applicants for this position is 76500 - 102000.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
76500 - 102000
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