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Ares Management · 4 days ago

Assistant Controller, Fund Accounting

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

6+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager, and they are seeking an Assistant Controller for their Private Equity Finance team. This role involves overseeing fund accounting duties, managing quarterly and annual financial reporting, and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Day to day oversight of multiple funds with complex structures

Management of our quarterly reporting and annual GAAP reporting, including hands-on coordination and in-depth review of deliverables with our external administrators and our auditors such as management fees and waterfall calculations

Assist in managing overall fund liquidity, including daily cash management and projections, investor capital calls and distributions, and day-to-day management of credit facilities with banks

Oversight of tax-related workflows in coordination with internal and external tax teams

Ongoing support for investor inquiries and marketing materials for our upcoming fund launches

Responsibility for compliance reporting, including credit facility compliance and regulatory reporting

Operational coordination with our investment operations team and performance team

Management of certain expense processes, including compliance with the fund’s partnership agreements and management reporting

Assisting with implementation of new processes and procedures, including the onboarding of funds to an administrator, improvements in our expense processes, integration of new reporting systems, or expanding our coordination with offshore resources

Coaching and collaborating with colleagues in our Mumbai office; supervising work product of our external administrators

Qualification

Fund AccountingGAAP AccountingCPAMicrosoft ExcelPublic AccountingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementTeam Player

Required

BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Approximately 6 years of experience or more at the Accounting Manager level (or equivalent)

Public accounting experience (Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment

Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands

An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes

Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills

High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills

Attention to detail, balanced with common-sense practicality

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently

Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic and a desire to learn

Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones

Preferred

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

General experience with other accounting systems such as Geneva, Investran, etc. is desirable

Public accounting experience (Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit

Access to a world-class medical advisory team

A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry

A mindfulness and wellbeing app

Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor

New parent leave

Reproductive and adoption assistance

Emergency backup care

Matching gift program

Education sponsorship program

Company

Ares Management

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Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.

Founded in 1997

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aresmgmt.com

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