Job Description
Primary functions and essential responsibilitiesResponsibilities include:
- Supervise and develop staff with demonstrated ability to work with others through challenges and career development while providing ongoing training and feedback
- Perform detailed review of quarterly investment report valuations including valuation gains and losses
- Prepare or review of journal entries and the quarterly close processes, including producing original workpapers and analyses
- Prepare and review and financial statements for complex fund vehicles including waterfall allocations
- Coordinate cash management with accounting team
- Prepare or review investor capital call and distribution calculations
- Draft and coordinate the fund amendment and extension consent process
- Prepare and assist with ad-hoc limited partner reporting, analysis and other requests
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audit deadlines are met
Education: CPA recommended, B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CFA a plus
Experience Required: 6-9 years of experience working at Private Equity or Private Real Estate firm strongly desired, with at least 5+ total years of related financial experience, which may include public accounting
General Requirements:
- Working understanding of “waterfall” allocations
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, eFront Software and reporting skills a plus
- Solid management team skills including staff development
- Strong relationship building skills with internal business clients
- Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.
- Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
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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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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What We Do
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management with approximately 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: https://www.aresmgmt.com/fraud-awareness
