Athene · 14 hours ago
Manager Finance Implementation
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAthene is expanding into new markets, and Finance plays a critical role in ensuring new product concepts can be executed with financial integrity and strong governance. This role helps design and launch products that are new to Athene by developing the accounting, reporting, operational, and control frameworks required for successful market entry.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Identify US GAAP, US STAT, and operational accounting requirements for new product concepts in collaboration with Accounting Policy & Financial Reporting teams
Develop documentation for operational cash flows, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting impacts
Participate in Finance testing and mock close activities to confirm operational readiness
Recommend process efficiencies to support future scalability
Design and support implementation of controls to ensure accurate, auditable financial reporting
Identify control gaps and coordinate remediation with stakeholders
Maintain documentation supporting control execution and data validation
Ensure alignment with Athene’s control framework and accounting standards
Translate technical finance concepts into clear, actionable requirements for non-finance partners
Explain accounting and control considerations in business language
Lead discussions in cross-functional forums with clarity and confidence
Produce concise documentation of decisions, accounting treatments, and control frameworks
Maintain decision logs and process maps for continuity and future reference
Socialize documentation to support consistent execution across teams
Support GAAP and STAT reporting teams with validated accounting conclusions
Assist with settlement, reconciliation, and close processes for new products until formal ongoing operations are fully established
Resolve system, data, or process issues, escalating where appropriate
Manage Finance components of cross-functional project plans
Engage stakeholders in a manner consistent with Controllership expectations
Provide informal coaching within Finance as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related fields, preferably in the Insurance industry
Working knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT concepts and comfort collaborating with technical accounting teams to assess impacts of new products
Experience interpreting complex transactions and documenting conclusions
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts
Comfortable presenting to and leading cross‑functional groups
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Interest in learning new systems and understanding end‑to‑end process flows
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Preferred
Leadership or project management experience is a plus
CPA or advanced degree preferred
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.43B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
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