Assistant Controller, Fund Accounting

Ares

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
Ares is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where diverse high-performance talent can build careers in a growing industry

Job Summary

  • Ares is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where diverse high-performance talent can build careers in a growing industry.
  • This role involves oversight of multiple complex funds, coordination with internal and external teams, and responsibility for compliance and reporting processes.
  • The company offers a competitive salary range, discretionary performance-based bonus, and robust benefits including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) with match, and various wellness and family support programs.

Matching Summary

Ares is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where diverse high-performance talent can build careers in a growing industry.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fund accounting and GAAP reporting
  • Quarterly valuation review
  • Coordination with investment and finance teams
  • Management of fund liquidity and cash management
  • Oversight of tax-related workflows
  • Compliance and regulatory reporting
  • Supervision of third party administrators

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Geneva or Investran
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility to work across time zones
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Coaching and 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
  • Public accounting (Big 4) or corporate experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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