Tax Senior Manager

Athene; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a Senior Manager Tax for their West Des Moines, Iowa location. This role will be central to managing tax accounting and compliance functions, focusing on income tax calculations and corporate tax returns. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong communication skills. Preference is given to candidates with CPA designation and financial services expertise. Athene values an inclusive and dynamic work environment and is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience in life insurance, annuities, or financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quarterly tax provision process for all domestic and foreign entities.
• Manage corporate federal and state tax returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Mentor and build necessary skillsets of team members responsible for tax workpapers.

Skills

Tax provisions management

Financial reporting

Verbal and written communication

Process improvement

Mentoring team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

OneSource

CorpTax

Job description

Tax Senior Manager page is loaded## Tax Senior Managerlocations: West Des Moines, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R254383We 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:**The Senior Manager Tax will be a key member of the Athene tax team managing the tax accounting and tax compliance functions. The Senior Manager Tax will be primarily focused on managing and reviewing income tax calculations pursuant to ASC 740, 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.**Accountabilities:*** Manage the quarterly tax provision process for all domestic and foreign legal entities pursuant to ASC 740. This includes but is not limited to the preparation and/or review of 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 our service providers.* Review intercompany tax settlement calculations pursuant to our 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.* Mentoring and building necessary skillsets of team members responsible for preparing tax workpapers.* Proactively identify, document, and communicate recommendations for process improvements.**Qualifications and Experience:*** 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)* Certified Public Accountant is preferred* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Proven success in rapidly changing and scaling environments* Experience in life insurance, annuities, or financial services is preferred* Experience with OneSource and/or CorpTax is preferredDrive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about .Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our .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.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.