The Team You Will Join
Ready to make an impact? Our Controls, Analysis and Reporting team, led by the Chief Accounting Officer, is an integral part of the larger Financial Management Group at MetLife. Whether it's taking charge of external financial reporting - from SEC filings to US GAAP and local regulatory standards - owning and supporting the general ledger and other financial systems, diving into accounting and internal controls, or leading expense management and corporate financial planning, you'll play a vital force in shaping the financial future of one of the world's leading institutions.
The Opportunity
The Manager-Finance is responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of the enterprise's reinsurance business. As a key member of the Reinsurance Controller's team, this role supports quarterly and annual reporting deliverables relied upon across the MetLife enterprise to complete related filings accurately and on time. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to lead the delivery of precise and timely reinsurance reporting data, supporting both GAAP and statutory financial outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to be in a high-visibility position within a globally collaborative finance organization, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support consistent, high-quality reporting outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead accounting and reporting activities for the reinsurance business, including quarterly and annual regulatory reporting, surveys, and related disclosures.
- Partner with lines of business, administrative teams, and actuaries to ensure reinsurance reporting requirements are met and aligned with stakeholder needs.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, data quality, and control execution.
- Implement accounting and reporting changes in response to regulatory or reinsurance policy updates.
- Supervise and develop staff, including oversight of deliverables, review/approval of work, and ongoing training and guidance.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related finance function, with at least 2 years of leading people or projects.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Extensive knowledge of STAT and GAAP accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements, including advanced Excel proficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across teams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, MBA, CMA, or progress toward a professional credential.
- Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools such as Workday , HFM, Smart View, Alteryx, OAC, Cubus/Essbase, or PeopleSoft.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $93,200 - $124,300 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - 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.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related finance function, with at least 2 years of leading people or projects.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Extensive knowledge of STAT and GAAP accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements, including advanced Excel proficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across teams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, MBA, CMA, or progress toward a professional credential.
- Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools such as Workday, HFM, Smart View, Alteryx, OAC, Cubus/Essbase, or PeopleSoft.
MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a company‑funded cash‑balance pension alongside a 401(k) with company match—an uncommon combination among large U.S. employers. Pension eligibility begins after one year, reinforcing long‑term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs with access to HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and expert second‑opinion services. Targeted programs for cancer care, family‑building, menopause, musculoskeletal issues, and diabetes/hypertension broaden the support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is bolstered by a minimum of 22 days of PTO for U.S. employees plus a paid Volunteer Day, and many hybrid roles receive 10 additional virtual flex days. Flexible work arrangements are also highlighted for applicable roles.
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What We Do
We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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