UKL Senior Financial Analyst

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!
This position is within the US Controllers Department supporting the RIS America segment and will be responsible for UKL products and support US Pension products, supporting internal and external GAAP and STAT reporting, as well as supporting the RIS STAT process and new product implementation. The position is responsible for developing and enhancing existing reporting, analysis and controls (2) monthly and quarterly close analysis and reporting.
Accounting knowledge and basic understanding of Reinsurance, as well as, reporting and analysis skills are essential for this position. The position has regular interaction with financial associates with the RIS UKL Operations team, CFO, Reinsurance, Valuation, and TAG areas.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, a strong accounting/finance background, be a self-starter. The candidate should also have strong technical and reporting skills, as well as strong business analysis, decision-making skills along with effective time management and ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the reporting for the US Pensions and UKL GAAP and STAT reporting.
• Continually evaluate and validate the accuracy of product financial results
• Prepare and/or consolidate monthly and quarterly analysis including, trends, actual versus projection and comparison to prior periods
• Conduct accounting walkthroughs with external business partners and prepare proper documentation including Note to Files on key accounting items
• Update relevant footnote templates and disclosures and other analysis as required
• Maintain required SOX documentation for controls
• Focus on ensuring adequate internal control process and development on internal controls to ensure accurate financial and assist with other finance transformation initiatives.
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Strong background in accounting and/or finance required - 5+ years - with a firm understanding of accounting concepts, principles and practices.
• Prior experience in reporting developing, maintaining and executing ad-hoc and standard reports.
• General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude - strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, including an advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication / interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate accounting concepts concisely and clearly in a manner that both financial & non-financial audiences can understand.
• Able to manage time efficiently and prioritize responsibilities and meet company deadlines

Preferred:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

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 73000 - 97400.
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 2025 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.
73000 - 97400
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