Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.
With over $319 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
Together with over 1,380 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com
Blue Owl is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join its SEC & Financial Reporting Team. Based in Short Hills, NJ, this role will report to the Head of SEC & Financial Reporting and play a key role in the firm's external reporting, SEC compliance, financial analytics, and reporting process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the preparation and review of external financial reporting, including quarterly and annual filings such as Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely submission.
- Support the preparation of quarterly earnings materials and management reporting packages, including Audit Committee and Board presentations.
- Prepare and analyze firmwide AUM reporting, including key business drivers such as fundraising, deployment activity, and performance metrics, while coordinating with stakeholders across the firm to validate data and ensure consistency.
- Assist with disclosure checklists, disclosure committee materials, and statutory financial statements under both U.S. GAAP and applicable international reporting standards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support an efficient financial close and reporting process.
- Build strong working relationships across Finance, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Marketing, Investor Operations, and other business functions.
- Provide guidance, training, and review support to offshore team members to promote professional development and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams on enhancements to reporting systems, data pipelines, automation initiatives, and reporting tools.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, enhance internal controls, improve efficiencies, and document procedures.
- Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including maintaining policies, procedures, and related documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate emerging accounting standards, SEC regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits, including responding to auditor requests.
- Maintain and enhance process documentation and reporting procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
- CPA designation preferred.
- Public accounting experience (Big Four preferred) and/or experience within financial services, alternative asset management, or a public company environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and public company reporting practices.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with programming languages, databases, or data analytics tools is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic, sense of ownership, and willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
- Experience with XBRL reporting.
- Experience using Workiva.
- Experience with Oracle or other general ledger systems, including journal entry processing.
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
- Experience leveraging modern AI tools, including prompt-based assistants and workflow automation technologies, to improve efficiency and enhance output quality.
The base annual salary range for this New Jersey based position will be $150,000. Actual salary offered will be based on the candidate’s skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and public company reporting practices
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic, ownership, and willingness to take on hands-on responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
- CPA designation
- Public accounting experience, preferably Big Four, and/or experience in financial services, alternative asset management, or a public company
- Experience with XBRL reporting
- Experience using Workiva
- Experience with Oracle or other general ledger systems, including journal entry processing
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
- Experience using AI tools, prompt-based assistants, or workflow automation technologies
Blue Owl Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Owl Capital and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Owl Capital.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited vacation, Flexible Fridays, and a fully remote August are explicitly offered, providing unusually broad time-off options for the industry. Generous PTO and paid sick time are also part of the stated package.
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Healthcare Strength — Company-provided medical, dental, and vision coverage is included as a core benefit. Some plan options are described as low cost, reinforcing the strength of the healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility/family‑planning benefits are explicitly included. Family support is highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®. With $235 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation. Together with over 1,050 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com. Social Media Disclaimers https://www.blueowl.com/social-media-disclaimers






