Principal, Fund Accounting

Ares

West Hartford, CT, US
Base: $220,000 - $260,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Fully remote
Fund accounting oversight
Private equity and credit funds
Gaap financial statement review
The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure investments with AUM of approximately $38 billion as of September 30, 2025

Job Summary

  • The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure investments with AUM of approximately $38 billion as of September 30, 2025.
  • Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing fund accounting processes, reviewing GAAP financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating cash management across multiple fund structures.
  • The firm offers a competitive base salary range of $220,000 - $260,000 plus discretionary performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and various wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure investments with AUM of approximately $38 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Salary

Base: $220,000 - $260,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary performance-based bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fund accounting oversight
  • Private equity and credit funds
  • GAAP financial statement review
  • Cash flow and capital call management
  • Team management and development
  • Regulatory compliance filings
  • Third-party administrator coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with eFront software
  • Working with offshore teams
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • High accuracy and detail orientation
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture

Key Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • 15+ years financial experience
  • 5+ years alternative asset management experience
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
  • Strong management skills
  • Experience with U.S. GAAP
  • Ability to manage third-party relationships

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