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Apollo Global Management, Inc. · 1 day ago

Managing Director, Cross-Asset Controller - Global Business Finance

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a global team of alternative investment managers. The Managing Director, Cross-Asset Controller will lead financial management and governance across all asset classes, ensuring operational excellence and supporting innovation and growth in Apollo's investment strategies.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise-level controller across all asset classes, ensuring consistent financial reporting, valuation policies, and control frameworks across Equity, Credit, Hybrid, and new investment initiatives
Partner with senior business leaders to establish finance infrastructure for emerging platforms — ensuring alignment with Apollo’s accounting standards, valuation principles, and investor reporting expectations
Oversee all fund accounting, management company accounting, and product control activities to ensure financial integrity and alignment with Apollo’s strategic objectives
Lead cross-functional coordination between fund finance, corporate accounting, treasury, operations, tax, and legal functions to support complex, multi-asset transactions and platform launches
Support new investment structures and product innovation by designing scalable operating models and control environments that facilitate growth while maintaining financial discipline
Drive standardization and automation of reporting and control processes across asset classes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
Lead the implementation of cross-asset finance technology and data solutions, ensuring seamless consolidation, analytics, and reporting across the enterprise
Oversee key audit and compliance relationships, ensuring proactive engagement with regulators, auditors, and internal control stakeholders
Establish and maintain a strong governance framework across global finance functions, including financial controls, valuation oversight, and operational risk management
Partner with the CFO, Business CFOs, and Platform Heads to enhance performance management, fund economics, and financial insight across Apollo’s investment businesses
Serve as a key finance advisor on new investment structures and transactions, ensuring financial feasibility, tax efficiency, and appropriate control implications
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and policies that enhance Apollo’s readiness for continued diversification and growth
Collaborate closely with the Global Transformation Office and Technology teams to integrate finance modernization initiatives into the firmwide transformation agenda
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of finance professionals, fostering excellence, collaboration, and accountability
Strengthen the firm’s controller talent pipeline through succession planning, career development, and rotational programs across asset classes
Promote a culture of transparency, empowerment, and continuous learning within the finance organization

Qualification

Fund accountingFinancial controlsValuationGAAPIFRSRegulatory reportingFinance transformationAnalytical skillsCFACPAMBACommunication skillsLeadershipMentoringCollaborationContinuous learning

Required

20+ years of experience in finance and accounting leadership roles within alternative asset management, banking, or related financial services
Deep technical expertise in fund accounting, financial controls, valuation, and product control across multiple asset classes
Experience overseeing multi-asset platform controllership and/or accounting for large, established global investment organizations
Proven success managing complex financial operations supporting new products, investment vehicles, or business lines
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory reporting frameworks applicable to alternative investments
Demonstrated leadership in finance transformation, system modernization, and process standardization
Exceptional communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with the gravitas to partner effectively with senior executives and regulators

Preferred

CPA, CFA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance

Company

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

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Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager.

H1B Sponsorship

Apollo Global Management, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.84B
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $850M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1B

Leadership Team

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Martin Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
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John Golden
Global Head of Financial Regulation, Partner
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