Assistant Controller, Fund Accounting

Ares Management

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $160,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Fund accounting and gaap reporting
Quarterly valuation review
Coordination with investment and finance teams
The Ares Private Equity Finance team is seeking an Associate Vice President to join its Los Angeles-based team, reporting to a Principal

Job Summary

  • The Ares Private Equity Finance team is seeking an Associate Vice President to join its Los Angeles-based team, reporting to a Principal.
  • This role involves oversight of multiple complex funds, managing quarterly and annual reporting, liquidity management, tax workflows, and coordination with various internal and external teams.
  • Ares offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, and robust benefits such as comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) with company match, and additional wellness and family support programs.

Matching Summary

The Ares Private Equity Finance team is seeking an Associate Vice President to join its Los Angeles-based team, reporting to a Principal.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary performance-based bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and additional wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fund accounting and GAAP reporting
  • Quarterly valuation review
  • Coordination with investment and finance teams
  • Cash management and liquidity oversight
  • Compliance and regulatory reporting
  • Supervision of third party administrators
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Geneva or Investran
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility with work hours
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Collaboration with offshore teams

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • Approximately 6 years of relevant experience
  • Prior Accounting Manager level experience or equivalent
  • Public accounting (Big 4) or corporate experience preferred

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