• Manager Finance Implementation

    Athene (West Des Moines, IA)


    We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

    Purpose:

    Athene 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. The Manager partners closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Treasury, Legal/Compliance, Actuarial, Reinsurance, and Tax teams to translate concepts into practical, auditable processes.

     

    The ideal candidate communicates complex topics clearly across disciplines and produces documentation that supports long‑term understanding and consistent execution.

    Accountabilities:

    Support New Product Design and Operational Readiness

     

    + 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

     

    Internal Controls and Financial Reporting Governance

     

    + 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

     

    Translation and Communication Across Functions

     

    + 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

     

    Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

     

    + 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

     

    Ongoing Operations and Issue Resolution

     

    + 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

     

    Leadership and Project Execution

     

    + Manage Finance components of cross-functional project plans

    + Engage stakeholders in a manner consistent with Controllership expectations

    + Provide informal coaching within Finance as needed

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + 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

    + Leadership or project management experience is a plus

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred

     

    Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) .

     

    Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .

     

    Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.