Athene · 2 weeks ago
AVP Accounting Policy
El Segundo, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expAthene is a company focused on delivering more for its customers and financial professionals. They are seeking an AVP of Accounting Policy to lead complex accounting research and provide strategic accounting advice, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and overseeing SOX controls related to investment accounting policy.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Lead complex accounting research and assessment across US GAAP and US Statutory accounting, with a focus on non-routine investment structures, consolidation, transfers of financial assets, financial instruments, and hedging
Prepare technical accounting position papers and memoranda supporting conclusions
Serve as a strategic accounting advisor to the Athene’s Asset Manager for complex investment structures and portfolio transactions
Provide guidance on structured assets, alternatives, CLOs, and other sophisticated investment classes, ensuring accurate accounting and compliant financial reporting
Actively monitor changes to and impact from relevant draft accounting standards proposals, including the NAIC, SVO, and FASB
Develop and lead implementation initiatives for new accounting pronouncements, including impact assessment, outcome optimization, communication plans, and control enhancement
Maintain a disciplined SOX control environment for investment-related accounting policy
Lead special projects requiring technical accounting leadership, analytical depth, and cross-functional
Qualification
Required
8+ years of technical accounting experience and/or Accounting Advisory Services experience
Financial services industry experience is required, including banking and capital markets, asset management, or insurance, with insurance experience preferred
Demonstrated capability to independently research, resolve, and communicate complex technical accounting matters to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Strong knowledge of investments and financial instruments, including alternative investments, structured credit, securitizations, and consolidation
Extensive US GAAP knowledge is required
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
Preferred
National Office experience at a public accounting firm is preferred but not required
US Statutory experience is preferred but not required
CPA is strongly preferred
Benefits
Discretionary bonus plan
Variable sales incentive
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
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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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