Tax Manager

Job Location: United States : New York : New York

Alternate Job Location: Not Applicable : Not Applicable

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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!  

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced tax manager to join our high-performing and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tax accounting, process improvements, and continuous learning. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Global GAAP consolidation and US Stat provision process in its current state while progressing tax transformation initiatives. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong desire to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and contribute to our continuous improvement efforts while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Metlife Inc and MLICC SEC GAAP Consolidation processes in accordance with ASC 740 and in compliance with SOX Controls
• Review of interim and annual US GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions prepared in accordance with ASC 740 and SSAP 101 including analysis of the effective tax rate (ETR) and current and deferred tax liability, current and deferred tax rollforwards and tax basis proofs, ASC 740-10 (previously FIN 48) reserve analysis, and return to provision reconciliations.
• Manage tax accounting impacts of US uncertain tax positions and tax audit adjustments and global UTPs.
• Learn tax provision reporting system over Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud tool and leverage to full potential toward tax transformational goals and to guide end users inquiries for submission process 
• Ensure IT integrations are running smoothly as part of the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
• Support key tax transformation initiatives to standardize, centralize and automate tax provision calculations and reporting

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Minimum 4-6 years of income tax accounting experience in preparation, review and/or audit capacity in a tax practice or an accounting firm.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks workload and comply with financial reporting deadlines
• Self-motivated, with strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• CPA highly desired
• Experience with tax administrator tasks in Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud, LongView, Corptax, OneSource Tax Provision or similar tools
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Alteryx or Microsoft Power BI
• Experience using Peoplesoft general ledger, HFM (hyperion financial Management) preferred

Assignment Category

Full Time

Business Category

Financial Management Group

Number of Openings

 1

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.” 

MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

The wage range for applicants for this position is $101,000 to $134,700. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.