Ares Management · 10 hours ago
Senior Associate, Finance and Accounting
Los Angeles, CA - Century City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expAres Management is a leading investment firm focused on delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Associate to manage the Ares Employee Co-Investment Program, handling operational responsibilities and improving investor experiences through strategic initiatives.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of new co-invest funds launch, including understanding fund structure and jurisdictions, coordination with various internal/external parties, review of draft legal documentation for reporting requirements, assisting in the setup of lines of credit, and overall investors and fund onboarding processes
Must be a player-coach and effectively manage relationships with internal resources (both US and Mumbai based) and external providers i.e.: fund administrator(s)
Contribute effectively to the innovation efforts for the structuring and implementation of a streamlined and centralized investor operations solutions
Assist in coordinating and overseeing project plans, milestones, and updates to executive management
Coordinate with third party banking/lender relationships and internal and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines
Manage debt facilities and review compliance reporting, as applicable
Develop and oversee quarterly reporting deliverables and process in partnership with fund administrator(s)
Participate in the review quarterly NAV reconciliations with fund administrator(s)
Participate in the review quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
Responsible for ad-hoc limited partner, analyst, and investment team requests
Train, mentor, and integrate the LA & Mumbai teams
Qualification
Required
BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics or Finance, with outstanding academic record
6+ years of relevant work experience
Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Ability to assist in managing several third-party relationships
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proven experience of collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversight
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word (e.g.: complex formulas, macros)
Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
Superior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to a diverse audience
Strong client service orientation
Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand
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
Energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – often under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Highest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosity
Preferred
CPA, preferred
Investran, eFront, or other accounting software experience, a plus
Sungard Dx, Intralinks, or similar investor portal implementation experience, a plus
Experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence tools, a plus
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
And much more.
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
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