Tax Consultant (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 a Tax Consultant you’ll be responsible for responsible for supporting all aspects of the tax function.  This tax professional will have primary responsibilities supporting investment tax and other income tax matters for tax compliance and tax accounting/reporting.  Additionally, the Tax Consultant will support other aspects of the tax function (e.g., premium tax, other indirect taxes) as needed.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Document and apply tax technical concepts to relevant investment areas such as fixed maturity and structured securities, equity securities, residential and commercial mortgages, real estate, joint ventures, leveraged leases and derivatives. 
• Calculate and maintain accurate tax basis for all investment asset classes, such as derivatives, mortgages, securities, and partnerships.
• Prepare required tax forms with respect to partnership investments owned by the Company including but not limited to Forms 926, 8621, and 8865.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns (separate, consolidated, unitary/combined) and related workpapers for life and nonlife entities, along with quarterly and year-end estimated and extension payment calculations and vouchers for income and franchise tax filings.
• Prepare state franchise tax filings and other Secretary of State annual reports.
• Prepare interim and annual US GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions and related disclosures in accordance with ASC 740 and SSAP 101, including book-tax differences, ETR analysis, current/deferred taxes, reserves, reconciliations, and financial statement footnotes.
• Support SOX requirements for interim and annual reporting.
• Support federal and state income tax audits (internal/external), including data gathering an analysis and drafting responses for information requests, as needed.
• Support ad hoc projects and the indirect tax function, as needed.

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or eligibility/desire to become certified is a plus.
• Minimum 1-3 years of income tax accounting and compliance experience. 
• Experience in a tax practice of a major accounting firm would be preferred.
• Synthesize large data sets to present in a clear, logical manner using MS Excel, Access, Alteryx, PowerBI, or other similar tools is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks towards completion at the same time.
• Experience with life insurance Industry and tax accounting (ASC 740, SSAP 101). 
• Experience with tax accounting and compliance for a wide range of investment types.
• Working proficiency with tax software (e.g. Corptax).
• Experience using investment accounting systems (PAM for Investments) and general ledger systems (SAP). 

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 $75,000 to $90,000 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%), 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.

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.