Finance Manager – Global Securities Controls and Accounting

About the role

The Finance Manager – Global Securities Controls and Accounting is responsible for strengthening financial controls, accounting accuracy, and process efficiency across investment portfolios within MetLife’s global operations. This role ensures high‑quality financial reporting and supports informed decision‑making through reliable data and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Lead review, enhancement, and execution of finance and accounting processes for fixed‑income and equity securities portfolios.
• Maintain subject‑matter expertise in accounting standards (GAAP, STAT, IFRS, Solvency) and apply them to investment products.
• Oversee financial reporting controls, quarterly close processes, and trending analysis to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Manage cross‑functional collaboration with investment, finance, and accounting teams to resolve complex issues.
• Develop and drive automation initiatives using existing technologies to increase efficiency and data quality.
• Coordinate financial analysis and reporting, including reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
• Provide support for internal and external audits, including documentation and issue resolution.

Required profile

• Solid experience in corporate finance or accounting within public/private companies or the insurance industry, applying US GAAP and STAT to investment accounting.
• Strong command of Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including prioritization, ownership, and delivery.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Alteryx
• SQL
• Power BI