MetLife

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!  

Senior Tax Consultant – Tax, Investments & Insurance will prepare, review, and improve US income tax provision calculations and documentation, and maintain quarterly tax adjustments, tax basis, and deferred tax assets/liabilities for assigned entities and investment portfolios.  Utilize knowledge of ASC 740, tax accounting for investments and financial products, and will support the Tax Department’s initiatives to develop and enhance automated solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain Tax subject matter expertise in relevant investment areas such as fixed maturity and equity securities, mortgages, real estate, joint ventures, and derivatives.   
• Understand the complex nuances between book and Tax accounting and reporting for assigned Investment areas and entities, present and explain in basic terms.
• Prepare and review US income tax provision and projections, ensure documentation is properly maintained.
• Coordinate offshore resources to support functional responsibilities and deadlines.
• Liaise with and defer to others in Tax Department, including Tax counsel, to support tax controversy, transactions, special projects, tax return preparation and review.
• Utilize existing technology and contribute towards MetLife’s continuous improvement efforts to automate processes, increase efficiency, and provide quality solutions.
• Communicate and present results to Senior Tax Management effectively, using concise summaries and recommendations.
• Research and document tax issues, as required.
• Collaborate and communicate well with other team members.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• MA in Taxation highly desired, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant field preferred
• CPA highly desired
• 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following key areas: 
  1. Corporate income tax provision and/or return preparation and review
  2. Partnership tax experience
  3. Public accounting or consulting firm, working as a dedicated Tax professional
  4. Tax Accounting experience and working knowledge of the following industries: Insurance, Banking, Lending, Financial Institution, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Real Estate, REIT 

Working knowledge of US GAAP / Tax income tax provision requirements

1. Proficient with MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
2. Tax accounting for financial products, fixed assets, real estate, derivatives, or securities and/or experience preparing and reviewing heavy volume of 1065s/K-1s preferred.
3. Experience using business intelligence tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or TRC preferred.
4. In order to post for this position, you need the proper work authorization to work in the country where the position is located and not require relocation assistance.

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.