Where you'll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you'll contribute:
As a Lead Technical Accounting Advisor, you'll be responsible for technical accounting research and interpretation of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) topics including business combinations, purchase accounting, debt and equity transactions, investments, earnings per share, taxes, employee benefits and other corporate topics. Other responsibilities include monitoring, interpreting and implementing updates to GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP), 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 external reporting team during close periods and will involve interaction with senior management, external and internal auditors. Brighthouse is responsible for preparing consolidated and subsidiary GAAP financial statements along with the statutory financial statements of our insurance subsidiaries.

In this role, you'll get to:

• Monitor and implement new accounting and reporting guidance, providing strategic insights and technical support.
• Research and interpret technical accounting for business combinations, purchase accounting, debt and equity transactions, investments, earnings per share, taxes, employee benefits, 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.

We're looking for people who have:

• 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.

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 $145,000 to $165,000 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%), 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.

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.

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