SEC Reporting Analyst

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting professional to prepare and analyze the company’s SEC financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures. The role reports to the SEC Reporting Manager and collaborates across the organization to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in public accounting or SEC reporting in the insurance sector, strong analytical and communication abilities, and a CPA and/or FLMI designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong US GAAP knowledge and SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the company's SEC financial statements and related disclosures.
• Coordinate deadlines with internal departments and stakeholders.
• Research and resolve variances in financial information using accounting techniques.
• Interpret SEC and US GAAP accounting disclosure guidance and perform analytics.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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

This role reports to the SEC Reporting Manager and works independently with peers and leaders across the organization to prepare and analyze the company's SEC financial statements, management reports, and related financial statement disclosures to ensure their accuracy and integrity.

Accountabilities

• Perform US GAAP financial statement preparation, ensuring financial statements and supporting footnotes adhere to US GAAP requirements.
• Coordinate work requirements and deadlines with internal departments and stakeholders.
• Research and resolve variances and inconsistencies noted in financial information by conducting initial analysis and applying accounting techniques.
• Research and interpret SEC and US GAAP accounting disclosure guidance.
• Perform analytics of financial statements and related disclosures.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting or SEC reporting in the insurance industry, or relevant professional experience, preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Completion of or interest in obtaining CPA and/or FLMI designations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

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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.