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Ares Management · 1 day ago

Fund Controller – Insurance & Alternative Credit

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Fund Controller to lead the financial operations and strategic build-out of their Insurance and Private Investment Grade mandates within the Alternative Credit platform. The role focuses on managing fund accounting, building scalable infrastructure, driving operational excellence, and serving as a key partner to investment professionals and senior leadership.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic finance partner to Portfolio Managers, Investor Relations, and Operations, translating complex fund data into actionable insights

Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate new structures, support deal execution, and ensure operational readiness

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance transparency, performance analytics, and investor engagement

Influence decision-making by providing financial clarity and risk-aware recommendations across mandates

Architect and implement scalable fund accounting processes to support new product launches and AUM growth

Drive automation and process improvement across NAV and fee calculations, capital activity, and investor reporting

Lead integration of new systems, tools, and workflows to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency

Partner with global teams to harmonize fund operations across jurisdictions and time zones

Ensure full compliance with governing documents, regulatory frameworks (Form PF, TIC SLT, AIFMD, ADV), and internal controls

Oversee fund administrator deliverables including NAV packages, capital calls/distributions, and investor statements

Review and approve wires, regulatory filings, and management company reporting

Monitor liquidity and cash flow projections to support investment activity and funding needs

Review and interpret fund-level performance metrics including IRR, MOIC, and time-weighted returns

Support investor relations with tailored reporting and ad-hoc analysis for stakeholders and analysts

Assist in the launch of new mandates, including structuring, jurisdictional setup, and operational onboarding

Qualification

Fund accountingFinancial operationsInsurance products knowledgeU.S. GAAP knowledgeCPA certificationAdvanced ExcelPerformance analyticsStakeholder managementProcess improvementAutomation skillsRegulatory complianceInvestor reportingExternal fund administrationBusiness intelligence toolsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

10+ years of experience in fund accounting or financial operations, ideally within insurance asset management or credit-focused platforms

Proven track record of building financial infrastructure in high-growth environments

Strong understanding of insurance products, credit instruments, and fund structures

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with external fund administrators and global operational teams

Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements

Advanced Excel skills (macros, complex formulas)

Preferred

CPA strongly preferred

Advent Geneva experience a plus

Familiarity with PowerBI, Alteryx, or other business intelligence tools

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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