Manager Finance Implementation

Athene•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Leadership or project management experience is a plus
CPA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

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