Lead Technical Accounting Advisor (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)

Brighthouse Financial • Charlotte, NC

1d • $145,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Technical Accounting Advisor, you’ll be responsible for technical accounting research and interpretation of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP) accounting topics including debt and equity transactions, earnings per share, taxes, employee benefits, leases, fixed assets, general expenses and other corporate topics. Other responsibilities include reviewing monitoring and interpreting emerging accounting issues, reviewing financial statement disclosures and assisting with accounting questions that arise during financial close periods. The position will be the primary liaison between the technical accounting group and the SEC reporting team during close periods and will involve interaction with senior management, external and internal auditors. As a publicly-held insurance company, Brighthouse is responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP) in the US and statutory accounting principles (SAP).

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in a technical accounting role required, either in a corporate setting or with a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results by working independently in a remote environment.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills to communicate with senior management and auditors.
• Experience in public accounting, auditing or consulting to the life insurance industry.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or master’s degree in accounting or other business field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement new accounting and reporting guidance, providing strategic insights and technical support.
• Research and interpret technical accounting for debt and equity transactions, investments, earnings per share, taxes, employee benefits, fixed assets, general expenses and other corporate topics.
• Reviewing the quarterly and annual SEC financial statements and partnering with external auditors during audits.
• Review and document the accounting for new agreements and transactions entered into by the Company.
• Maintaining the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Technical Accounting Group’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provide training and education on accounting topics to internal customers.

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $145,000 to $165,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• 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.
• Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), and financial counseling services.
• Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• 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.
• Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior