Tax Senior Manager

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax who will be responsible for managing the tax accounting and compliance functions. This role offers the opportunity to improve tax provision processes and mentor team members.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with OneSource or CorpTax is preferred. Athene is proud to be 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).
• Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quarterly tax provision process for all domestic and foreign legal entities.
• Review intercompany tax settlement calculations pursuant to the tax sharing agreement.
• Mentor and build the necessary skill sets of team members responsible for preparing tax workpapers.

Skills

Tax accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field

Tools

OneSource

CorpTax

Job description

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Tax, will be a key member of the Athene tax team responsible for managing the tax accounting and tax compliance functions. The role focuses on managing and reviewing income tax calculations pursuant to ASC 740, filing 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, including effective tax rate calculations, 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 the necessary skill sets 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 a 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 preferred.

Equal Opportunity 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.