Tax Senior Manager

AtheneWest Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Senior Manager Tax will be a key member of the Athene tax team, managing the tax accounting and tax compliance functions. This role is primarily focused on managing and reviewing income tax calculations pursuant to ASC 740, overseeing the filing of various corporate tax returns, improving tax provision and compliance processes, performing tax sensitive scenario and data analysis, and providing tax and other accounting support for business decisions. Athene is driven to do more for its customers and financial professionals, offering more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at its various locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience and/or industry experience with strong exposure to financial reporting
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with tax provisions (preparation and/or review)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven success in rapidly changing and scaling environments

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Public Accountant is preferred
  • Experience in life insurance, annuities, or financial services is preferred
  • Experience with OneSource and/or CorpTax is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quarterly tax provision process for all domestic and foreign legal entities pursuant to ASC 740.
  • Prepare and/or review the effective tax rate calculation, current tax payable/(receivable), tax basis balance sheets, return to provision, and income tax disclosures for forms 10-Q and 10-K.
  • Manage the corporate federal and state tax returns, estimates, and extension processes and coordinate with service providers.
  • Review intercompany tax settlement calculations pursuant to the tax sharing agreement.
  • Assist with workpaper and process improvement for both tax provision and compliance.
  • Assist with developing, executing, and documenting SOX compliant internal controls and providing control documentation to internal and external auditors.
  • Mentor and build necessary skillsets of team members responsible for preparing tax workpapers.
  • Proactively identify, document, and communicate recommendations for process improvements.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and dynamic work environment
  • Military Friendly Employer
  • Equal Opportunity Employer (non-discrimination policy)
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