Head of Accounting Advisory & External Partnerships

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a senior leader to manage relationships with accounting advisory firms, focusing on effective negotiation and oversight. You will develop strategies to optimize company performance and vendor management for external advisory engagements.

The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of professional experience, a strong grasp of financial analysis, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills.

This position offers a base salary range of $300,000 – $350,000, along with potential annual bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in professional services, finance, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary relationship manager for accounting advisory firms.
• Lead enterprise-wide commercial negotiations and vendor governance.
• Develop reporting and analytics related to advisory firm utilization.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics

Advanced degree or professional certification

Job description

Athene is seeking a senior leader to manage relationships with accounting advisory firms, focusing on effective negotiation and oversight. You will develop strategies to optimize company performance and vendor management for external advisory engagements.

The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of professional experience, a strong grasp of financial analysis, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills.

This position offers a base salary range of $300,000 – $350,000, along with potential annual bonuses based on performance.