Tammy Stessman
Director, Investment Accounting at Athene- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
State of Iowa - Executive BranchJan, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Athene
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Investment Accounting
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Senior Manager, Investment Accounting
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2016 - Sep 2022
Manage Alternative & Derivative accounting teams to provide accurate financial statements, timely reporting, & control processes• Establish prioritization & resourcing for project work & initiatives that added efficiency to current workload & incorporate new business needs & creates scalability to allow company growth • Comply with SOX controls & maintain review checklists & documentation to ensure accurate financial statements • Improve & automate processes to ensure accuracy & accelerate deadlines• IT partnership to build on prem accounting system that works across Alternative & Derivative accounting work streams • Create team culture of self improvement to drive accuracy, automation & efficiency of team processes to accelerate delivery, approvals, reconciliations & reporting Show less
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Senior Investment Accountant
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2009 - 2016
Owned preparation of derivative reconciliation & reporting, established SME for NAIC ratings, & tied National & State guidance to existing processes• Built NAIC ratings process & controls to successfully assign NAIC designations that enabled AVR & RBC charges to be better represented• Managed broad & detailed portfolio of work across monthly & quarterly NAIC ratings into PAM, review & analyze NAIC & NRSRO ratings, perform LBaSS procedures • Identify & file securities with SVO to comply with guidance in NAIC Purposes & Procedures Manual Show less
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Investment Accountant
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2008 - 2009
Reconciled & prepared reporting on commercial mortgage portfolio, alternative investments, & consolidated management reports • Tested upgrades to PAM for Mortgages to provide enhanced functionality for investment accounting & commercial mortgage teams• Tested & documented proper treatment of unusual transactions across commercial mortgage & alternative investment portfolios• Prepared Audited Financial Statements & documentation to internal/external auditors & leadership
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RSM US LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Service Representative
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2006 - 2008
Prepared individual, partnership & corporate tax returns • Adopted consultative approach with clients to effectively & efficiently gather tax documentation, provide answers, & prepare filings • Business to business reviews & compilation services focused on professional representation & ability to ensure business complies with relevant accounting standards Prepared individual, partnership & corporate tax returns • Adopted consultative approach with clients to effectively & efficiently gather tax documentation, provide answers, & prepare filings • Business to business reviews & compilation services focused on professional representation & ability to ensure business complies with relevant accounting standards
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Education
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Drake University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting