Accountant - Management Reporting (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)

Where you’ll work:

Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you’ll contribute:

As an Accountant, you’ll be responsible for activities in support of coordination of the financial close at the enterprise level. Responsible for the company’s general ledger Chart of Values (COV) process, consolidation reviews, and related activities. This position works with other corporate departments and FIS.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Perform COV process activities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Develop and maintain COV request forms and documentation
  • Provide guidance to all users and act as a liaison between customers and FIS
  • Collate, review, and submit all COV requests including collecting proper documentation, approvals, and performing due diligence research for all request
• Complete daily control and accuracy reviews to ensure deadlines and thresholds are met, including issue resolution and communications with internal partners when needed, for consolidations, eliminations, ledger inaccuracies, suspense reconciliation, and pending parked docs.
• Support internal and external audits as required. Maintain process documentation.
• Support other financial close activities as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required.

We’re looking for people who have:

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Completion of/or progress towards CPA, MBA, or CMA a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, insurance accounting, and US Statutory a plus.
• Strong project, program, and change management skills.
• Experience in coordination of financial close activities in a corporate environment.
• Microsoft applications knowledge – Excel (advanced preferred), PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
• SAP and BPC systems knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to work with associates at all levels, including senior management.
• Ability to produce results and carry out initiatives independently.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive:

• Compensation – Base salary ranging from $62,000.00 to $76,000.00 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
• Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
• Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
• Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

Travel:

None

Number of Openings:

1

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?

Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.

We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We’re one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and our commitment to being a great place to work has earned us recognition from Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, from Newsweek as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, and as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte.

* Ranked by 2023 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2024.