Ares Management · 8 hours ago
Vice President, Fund Accounting
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading investment firm focused on delivering innovative solutions across various asset classes. They are seeking a Vice President in Fund Accounting to manage staff, oversee fund processes, and ensure compliance while improving workflows within their Finance team.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Manage and develop staff at all levels with demonstrated ability to work with others through challenges and career development while providing ongoing training and feedback
Day-to-day oversight for numerous funds. Fund structures may include master-feeder structures, open-ended structures, closed-end structures in various countries including the U.S., and Luxembourg
Regularly review effectiveness of current processes and workflow, while proposing and implementing improvements
Manage quarterly close processes, including review work of accounting staff and third-party administrators, along with producing original workpapers and analyses
Review of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds as well as capital account summaries for limited partners
Review calculation of performance fees/waterfall calculations
Review regulatory compliance filings (e.g. Form ADV, Form PF, SLT, etc.)
Review cash flow projections and daily cash management, including activity on credit lines, expected settlement timing of purchases and underlying investment cash activity, and timing of investor capital calls and distributions
Monitor compliance with the Fund’s governing documents (e.g. Limited Partnership Agreement, Investment Management Agreement, investor side letters, etc.) and credit facilities, as applicable
Prepare and assist with ad-hoc limited partner reporting, analysis and other requests
Review and understand complex fund terms, vehicles, and structures
Coordinate cash management with accounting team, investment team and portfolio management
Review investor capital call and distribution calculations, and quarterly management company deliverables
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
10+ years of related financial experience is required, which may include public accounting
5+ years of experience working in the private equity industry is strongly desired
Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and high level of supervisory oversight
Team player with proven relationship building and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing deliverables and performance of third-party service providers
Highly motivated with strong sense of ownership and accountability, able to work independently within a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to actively manage priorities and promote continuous improvement and robust controls with diligence and care
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as well as demonstrable experience working through complex fund structures
Working understanding of 'waterfall' allocations
Preferred
MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus
Experience working with third party administrators and internal offshore teams is a plus
CPA/CA or other certifications such as CFA could be desirable
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, eFront Software and reporting skills 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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