SEC Reporting Senior Analyst

Athene; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,885 - 151,328; Full time

Job summary

Athene in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a skilled SEC Reporting professional to lead the preparation of financial statements and SEC filings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of US GAAP requirements.

This role involves managing consolidations and supporting external audits, making analytical skills vital. A competitive salary ranging from $100,885.60 to $151,328.40 USD is offered, alongside a discretionary bonus plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience within the insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements.
• Manage consolidations and analyze financial variances.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Technical accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Workiva (Wdesk)

Oracle

Essbase

Hyperion

Job description

Overview

This role reports to the SEC Reporting AVP 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

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings (10‑Q, 10‑K) and US GAAP financial statements
• Perform complex technical accounting analyses and support financial statement preparation
• Manage consolidations, including VIEs, intercompany eliminations, and cash flow statements
• Research and apply US GAAP and SEC disclosure guidance; implement new accounting standards
• Analyze and resolve financial variances using detailed accounting assessments
• Partner cross‑functionally and with parent company teams to meet reporting deadlines
• Prepare financial statement analytics and ensure disclosure checklist compliance
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews through workpaper preparation and analysis

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; ability to analyze complex transactions and accounting treatment
• Experience in public accounting or SEC reporting within the insurance industry preferred
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to clearly communicate conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Workiva (Wdesk) preferred
• Familiarity with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or FLMI designation preferred or in progress

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: $100,885.60 – $151,328.40 USD (market competitive). Additional discretionary bonus plan or variable incentive may be included.

Equal Opportunity & Military Friendly Employer

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.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer.