Work Location:
Tampa, FL (Hybrid), or Fully Remote (U.S. Only). We have a hybrid workplace model, which includes the option to work fully remote or occasionally in the office.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Brighthouse Financial, we’re fostering a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, and different ideas are heard and respected. We believe that by creating an inclusive workplace, we’re better able to attract and retain our talent, provide valuable solutions that meet the needs of our advisors and their clients, and deliver on our mission of helping more people achieve financial security.
How This Role Contributes to Brighthouse Financial:
As a member of the Brighthouse tax team, this tax professional is responsible for supporting all aspects of the tax function. This tax professional should expect to have primary responsibilities in either direct or indirect tax, with secondary responsibilities in the area not covered by the primary responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities – Indirect Tax
Prepare indirect tax returns and related workpapers, including premium, retaliatory and municipal tax, sales and use tax, payroll and product withholding tax, and personal property tax filings
Participate in indirect tax accounting process, including calculation/booking of interim and annual accruals
Coordinate with third party indirect tax service providers to ensure the appropriate withholding and timely deposit of payroll and product taxes.
Support maintenance of indirect tax reporting calendar(s)
Support indirect tax audits (internal/external), including data gathering and analysis and drafting responses to information requests.
Support adhoc projects, as needed
Primary Responsibilities – Direct Tax
Prepare separate and/or consolidated federal income tax returns and related workpapers (e.g., book-tax adjustments, consolidating schedules, return to provision analyses, tax basis balance sheets, etc) for life and non-life entities. This responsibility includes support of all areas of direct tax including general corporate tax, investment tax, and tax actuarial.
Prepare separate and/or consolidated/unitary/combined state income tax returns and related workpapers (e.g., apportionment, state modifications, etc) for life and non-life entities
Prepare state franchise tax filings and other Secretary of State annual reports
Prepare quarterly estimated payment calculations, year-end extension payment calculations, and related payment vouchers for federal and state income and franchise tax filings
Prepare interim and annual US GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 and SSAP 101 including, but not limited to, analysis of the effective tax rate (ETR) and estimated annual effective tax rate (EAETR), current and deferred tax liability, tax attribute carryforward schedules, deferred tax rollforwards and tax basis proofs, ASC 740-10 (previously FIN 48) reserve analysis, return to provision reconciliations, current tax payable proofs, and related journal entries
Prepare tax disclosures for inclusion in US GAAP and Statutory financial statements, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis, income tax footnote, ETR schedule, tax rate discussion, analysis of forward-looking tax-related risks, etc.
Support SOX requirements for interim and annual reporting
Support federal and state income tax audits (internal/external), including data gathering and analysis and drafting responses to information requests
Support maintenance of direct tax reporting calendar(s)
Support adhoc projects, as needed
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
1-3 years of indirect and/or income tax accounting and compliance experience
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks towards completion at the same time
Masters in Tax/Accounting
CPA or CPA-eligible
Working proficiency with tax software (e.g. CorpTax, OneSource, TriTech Premium Pro, Taxport, other)
Our Benefits:
Compensation: Base salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results
Time Off: Minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid company holidays per full calendar year, plus paid volunteer time
Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with up to a 6% annual match and 3% annual company nondiscretionary contribution of eligible compensation, annual incentive plan, and employee stock purchase plan
Family Focus: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, and adoption and surrogacy assistance
Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family
Wellness Programs: Wellness incentive platform, employee assistance program, financial counseling services, fitness center discounts and more
Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
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