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Purpose:
Reporting to the VP Bermuda Controller, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bermuda Statutory Close process and associated team members.Accountabilities:
- Supporting the Senior Management team of Bermuda Financial Reporting, the Director, Finance, is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Bermuda statutory financial reporting (BSTAT) for all applicable regulated entities.
- Lead the process and review monthly and quarterly financial reporting journal entries and controls related to reinsurance activities and other calculations to support the quarterly BSTAT reporting and other bases of accounting where applicable (i.e. GAAP).
- Act as a key escalation point and trusted advisor to the other members of the Senior Management team on any new transactions and/or issues impacting BSTAT reporting.
- Coordinate across all departments on quarterly financial close activities pertaining to BSTAT (Actuarial, FP&A, Reinsurance Accounting, Investment Accounting, Tax).
- Key contact internally and externally for the external year-end BSTAT audited financial statements, which are filed with the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
- Key contact and coordinator internally for any ad-hoc filing requests or surveys from the Bermuda Monetary Authority or other parties related to BSTAT.
- Mentor, guide and manage the day-to-day managerial representatives and/or accountants, in the processing of transactions, preparation of financial statement analytics and financial statements.
- Review quarterly/annual financial reporting disclosures related to Bermuda inputs to the SEC 10-K and 10-Q reporting, as well as annual stand-alone legal entity GAAP reporting as it pertains to BSTAT information.
- Implement, document and maintain appropriate processes and controls in accordance with the Company’s BSTAT control framework and assist with the Bermuda Finance SOX & EBS framework documentation if applicable.
- Support the Bermuda finance team with improvements related to Bermuda processes as it pertains to BSTAT Reporting.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with a recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, etc.)
- 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of recent life and annuity insurance and reinsurance accounting experience
- Experience with US GAAP and Bermuda regulatory reporting for reinsurance/insurance companies and life/annuity products
- Experience managing team members
- Strong controls background, including experience with Sarbanes Oxley
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
- Perceptive, self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and know how to prioritize deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime when required to meet deadlines
- Dedicated team player who is flexible and adaptable to change
- Organized and has good attention to detail
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Recognized accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA
- At least 7 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of recent life and annuity insurance and reinsurance accounting experience
- Experience with US GAAP
- Experience with Bermuda regulatory reporting for insurance and reinsurance companies
- Experience with life and annuity products
- Experience managing team members
- Strong controls background, including Sarbanes-Oxley experience
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime when required
- Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable
- Strong organization and attention to detail
Athene Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a strong employer match and structured retirement programs. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies span flexible or paid time off, a robust holiday schedule, volunteer time, and paid parental, family care, and military leave. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element across many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include comprehensive health coverage, mental-health support, onsite fitness centers, and one‑on‑one coaching. HQ amenities and wellness perks are positioned as differentiators for on-site employees.
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What We Do
Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. The products offered by Athene include: • Retail fixed, fixed indexed and registered index-linked annuity products; • Reinsurance arrangements with third-party annuity providers; and • Institutional products, such as funding agreements and group annuity contracts related to pension risk transfers. Athene's subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company, Athene Securities, LLC, an Iowa-domiciled registered broker-dealer (member FINRA), and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. -- The financial industry is ripe for change and Athene is leading the way. We’re determined to make retirement easier for you and other Americans by harnessing our passion, smarts and relentless spirit. Learn how to become an Athene financial professional at www.athene.com/contact. If you love a challenge and are driven to succeed, then Athene is your kind of company.
