Job Description

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 supporting all aspects of the tax function, with primary responsibility in Direct Tax, including the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, tax provision calculations, and other related tax computations. In addition, this role will support indirect tax matters, tax audits, and other tax‑related functional activities as needed, including responsibilities outside the primary area of focus.

In this role, you’ll get to:

Primary Responsibilities – Direct Tax

• Prepare federal income tax returns and related workpapers (e.g., book-tax adjustments, consolidating schedules, proforma returns, sub-consolidated returns, consolidated returns, return to provision analyses, tax basis balance sheets, etc) for life and non-life entities. 
• 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
• Prepare tax disclosures for inclusion in US GAAP and Statutory financial statements
• 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 adhoc projects, as needed.

Secondary 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.

We’re looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of income tax accounting, compliance experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.

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 - $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%), 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 as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek and, locally, one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte.

*Ranked by 2024 admitted assets. Best’s Review?: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2025.

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