Associate, Finance & Accounting

Ares Operations•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Finance and Accounting team is seeking a n Associate to participate in a strategic initiative to further develop , implement , and manage an operating plan for the Ares E mployee Co-I nvestment P rogram (the “ Employee Co- Investment Program”). The Employee Co- Investment Program facilitates the investment by Ares employees in Ares managed funds. The individual will have day-to-day operational ownership for numerous fund s including, but not limited to, investor onboarding and relationship management , operations , reporting and servicing and limited fund accounting responsibilities. T he role requires a n individual who is a strategic thinker and able to collaborate with various cross - functional teams to understand the challenges and needs of stakeholders. This role will also participate in the managing and continuously improving the data, reporting/insights, technology, and processes needed to deliver a seamless investor experience to our internal investors . Ideally, the candidate will have experience with investment accounting and/or investor portal implementations . The c andidate must be resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed . This is an entrepreneurial opportunity that will afford the candidate significant responsibility and the opportunity to contribute build and grow a successful team within a diversified platform . The candidate must be focused on continuous improvement in accuracy and timeliness of ongoing management financial and operational reporting.

Requirements

BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics or Finance, with outstanding academic record
3 -5 + years of relevant work experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Ability to assist in managing several third-party relationships
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP , a plus
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
P roven experience of collaborating with teams in remote locations
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word ( e.g. : complex formulas, macros)
Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
Superior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to a diverse audience
Strong client service orientation
Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – often under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Highest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosity

Nice To Haves

CPA or CFA, a plus
Public accounting experience a plus (Big 4 preferred)
Salesforce or other CRM system expertise , a plus
Sungard Dx, Intralinks, eFront , or similar investor portal implementation experience , a plus
Experience with Power BI, Tableau . Alteryx or other business intelligence tools

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordinat ion of new co invest fund launches, including understanding fund structure and jurisdictions , coordination with various internal/external parties, review of draft legal documentation for reporting requirements, negotiating lines of credit, and resourcing planning
Must be a player-coach and effectively m anag e relationships with internal resources (both US and Mumbai based ) and external providers i.e.: fund administrator(s) , and lenders
Assist in the system identification , assessment, and implementation process es for LP portal solutions i.e.: eFront , Investran , and the such
Assist in the system identification , assessment, and implementation process es for AI solutions i.e.: ProSights , Pryon
Contribute effectively to the innovation efforts for the structuring and implementation of a streamlined and centralized Investor Operations 360 platform
In-charge of Investor Relations efforts, including direct liaison with Investors, Wealth Manager/Financial Advisors
Participate in project plans, milestones, and updates to executive management
C oordinate with third party banking /lender relationships and internal and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly , and annual reporting deadlines
Manage debt facilities and review compliance reporting , as applicable
Assist in the preparation of quarterly reporting deliverables and process in partnership with fund administrator(s)
Responsible for ad-hoc limited partner, analyst, and investment team requests