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Ares Management · 2 weeks ago

Vice President, Ares Foundation Controller

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading firm focused on fostering economic equity and equality through its charitable foundation. They are seeking a Vice President to lead the Ares Foundation's accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and overseeing operational accounting activities.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee all operational accounting activities of the Ares Foundation, including general ledger, cash and banking, expense and revenue accounting, billing and accounts payable, in a timely and accurate manner

Read, interpret and summarize each contribution and grant agreement for conditional provisions and restrictions

Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

Direct internal financial reporting activities, including to support quarterly presentations to the Ares Foundation Board of Directors

Direct external financial reporting activities, including to ensure dissemination of financial reports, e.g., financial statements, Form 990 and annual audits

Oversee billing to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts payable aging components to help manage cash flow, identify outstanding invoices, improve vendor relationships and increase organizational efficiencies

Support development activities, including donor solicitation, stewardship and retention activities, to facilitate regular, up-to-date reports on revenue generation

Identify, recommend, implement and maintain policies and robust internal controls and safeguards for all financial operation and reporting activities to continuously drive improvement

Support annual budget development and quarterly reforecast activities to ensure appropriate resource allocation and inform decision-making

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Nonprofit accountingFinancial managementGAAP complianceMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent work experience

At least 10 years of progressive, relevant professional experience, preferably as a nonprofit Assistant Controller or higher

A track record of success in nonprofit accounting and financial management

Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills, with the abilities to design and implement practical solutions to help drive toward desired results

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues as well as internal and external stakeholders

Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to confidently interact with professionals at all levels within an organization

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and competing priorities with high attention to details

Self-motivated, with the ability to execute projects and produce deliverables in accord with the Ares Foundation's proven commitment to, and reputation, for high-quality work

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maximum collaboration in a team environment

High emotional intelligence and excellent judgement as well as the abilities to adapt and be flexible as necessary

Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

Excellent (verbal and written) communication, planning and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Proven ability to solve problems resourcefully and creatively with the flexibility to adapt to evolving situations

Ability to build and maintain dynamic and strategic internal and external stakeholder relationships

Dependable self-starter who can manage their workload and support the team by taking on ad-hoc projects as required

Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge to utilize various technology and digital platforms

Sound judgment and decision-making as well as the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

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

Ability to safely lift 35lbs

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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