Associate Vice President, Fund Accounting

Associate Vice President, Finance and AccountingOver 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.Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President to join the Finance and Accounting (F&A) team, to support fund operations and reporting for the strategic partnerships team.

The role will report into a Vice President / Controller and will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of multiple funds, including operational support and providing accurate, timely and comprehensive financial and performance reporting to stakeholders. Relevant fund products span a variety of complex fund products including fund-of-fund structures and other custom structures. Strong technical, commitment, integrity, collaboration and relational skills are essential to thrive in our team environment, which has members both in the US and Mumbai.Ares is a flat, flexible, and dynamic organization. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, diligence, entrepreneurialism, integrity and partnership, both internally amongst colleagues and externally amongst clients and other stakeholders. The Ares team operates with a growth mindset, communicates transparently, and cultivates a high-performance and results-oriented environment.Primary Functions & ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day hands-on responsibility and execution of fund operations and fund reportingFund structures may include fund-of-fund structures, joint ventures, closed-ended and open-ended structures, domiciled in various countries including the U.S., Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and NetherlandsAssist in managing overall fund liquidity, including daily cash review and projections, investor capital calls and distributions, and day-to-day management of cash movement with banks in accordance with legal, tax and other governing documentsDetailed, timely and insightful review of monthly/quarterly NAV reconciliations with third-party fund administrator(s) and coordination with external auditors with minimal oversightReview of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple fundsProactive operational coordination with investment operations teams and other operational stakeholdersProcessing and monitoring of expense payments and processes, including establishing a budget, and the approval and payment of expenses and related wires in compliance with fund governing documents and firm policyResponsible for quality and timely information provided to the tax team for quarterly tax estimates and annual tax returnsCompile data for, complete and/or review regulatory compliance filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, AIFMD Filings, Form SLT, etc.Ongoing support for investor inquiries including compilation of monthly and quarterly custom deliverables to investors and/or other stakeholdersAcquire strong understanding of legal governing documents and tax structure so as to comply and monitor fund operations accordinglyActively contribute to team objectives, including continuous improvements for efficiency, standardization and documentation of processes from risk-based perspective, and proactively seeking automated solutions for repetitive processes.Cultivate strong working relationship and collaborate closely with Investor Relations counterpartsQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's Degree requiredLicensed CPA (active or inactive) preferredExperience Required:6+ yrs relevant industry experience (preferably some experience with Asset manager(s))Audit background at Big 4 accounting firm preferredBroad investment accounting experience across alternatives strategies (ie: credit, private equity, real assets and partnership interests)Broad fund structure exposure, in particular closed-ended funds and fund-of-funds structuresStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel requiredFamiliarity with systems such as Geneva and Power BI highly desirableGeneral Requirements:High level of commitment, work-ethic, dependability, accountability, curiosity and self-awarenessPositive team player with mature interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills, high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, demonstrates resourcefulness and ability to produce quality deliverables with high accuracyAbility to take initiative and see tasks through to completionExcellent verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex informationAbility to balance multiple tasks and be flexible with shifting or competing priorities, and successfully collaborate with team members in various regions and time zonesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environmentCompensation$160,000 - $180,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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.There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.