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Apollo Global Management, Inc. · 2 days ago

AVP Accounting Policy

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated accountant to join their Accounting and Transaction Advisory Group as AVP of Accounting Policy. The role involves leading accounting research, advising stakeholders on complex investment transactions, overseeing SOX controls related to investment accounting policy, and monitoring accounting standards activities.

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Responsibilities

Lead complex accounting research and assessment across US GAAP and US Statutory accounting, with a focus on non-routine investment structures, consolidation, transfers of financial assets, financial instruments, and hedging
Prepare technical accounting position papers and memoranda supporting conclusions
Serve as a strategic accounting advisor to the Athene’s Asset Manager for complex investment structures and portfolio transactions
Provide guidance on structured assets, alternatives, CLOs, and other sophisticated investment classes, ensuring accurate accounting and compliant financial reporting
Actively monitor changes to and impact from relevant draft accounting standards proposals, including the NAIC, SVO, and FASB
Develop and lead implementation initiatives for new accounting pronouncements, including impact assessment, outcome optimization, communication plans, and control enhancement
Maintain a disciplined SOX control environment for investment-related accounting policy
Lead special projects requiring technical accounting leadership, analytical depth, and cross-functional

Qualification

Technical accounting expertiseUS GAAP knowledgeFinancial services experienceAccounting advisory experienceCPA certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

8+ years of technical accounting experience and/or Accounting Advisory Services experience
Financial services industry experience is required, including banking and capital markets, asset management, or insurance, with insurance experience preferred
Demonstrated capability to independently research, resolve, and communicate complex technical accounting matters to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Strong knowledge of investments and financial instruments, including alternative investments, structured credit, securitizations, and consolidation
Extensive US GAAP knowledge is required
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required

Preferred

National Office experience at a public accounting firm is preferred but not required
US Statutory experience is preferred but not required
CPA is strongly preferred

Benefits

Discretionary bonus plan
Variable sales incentive

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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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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