AVP Fund Accounting Public Credit

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in managing relationships and liaising with internal resources, offshore resources, fund administrators and auditors to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines.
• Work alongside outside fund administrators in the preparation and review of workpapers.
• Oversee and review daily and monthly NAV packages from the fund administrator.
• Support the preparation and review of various supporting schedules for US GAAP financial statements, including those required for monthly reporting as well as quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close process
• High level of interaction across the organization, including communications with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax, and financial reporting.
• Prepare/review monthly cash/par reconciliations for all legal entities.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Various ad-hoc/special projects.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified
  
  

• CPA equivalent a plus
  
  

• Minimum 10 years plus of post-qualifications experience in accounting/cash management preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Advent Geneva investment accounting software or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus.
  
  

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel user.
• Extremely detailed oriented with proven track record for accuracy
• Critical thinker, strong analytical skills, and initiative to increase knowledge.
• Team player, motivated to produce high quality deliverables.
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order