Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly/quarterly NAV packages from the fund administrator.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various management company deliverables.
• Reviewing and processing invoices related to funds.
• Assist with preparation of US GAAP financial statements for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Assist in providing compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, etc.)
• Assist with maintaining and review of credit facilities in funds.
• Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocation and recovery functions between funds.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Integrate with global colleagues to ensure standard operating practice.
• Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified

Certification:

• CPA equivalent a plus

Experience Required:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in accounting preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Advent Geneva investment accounting software is a plus.

General Requirements:

• Basic understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, be a highly motivated, proactive and resilient individual.
• Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills, attention to detail and timeliness required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel user.

Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Fund Controller

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.