Associate Vice President, Fund Accounting

As an employee at Ares, you will be part of a team guided by core values such as Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, and Trustworthy, all aimed at being a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Your role will involve: - Supervising and developing staff, providing training and feedback, and working collaboratively through challenges and career development - Performing detailed reviews of quarterly investment report valuations, including valuation gains and losses - Preparing or reviewing journal entries, quarterly close processes, workpapers, and analyses - Preparing and reviewing financial statements for complex fund vehicles, including waterfall allocations - Coordinating cash management with the accounting team - Drafting and coordinating the fund amendment and extension consent process - Assisting with ad-hoc limited partner reporting, analysis, and other requests - Coordinating with external auditors to meet audit deadlines Qualifications required for this role include: - Education: CPA recommended, B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CFA a plus - Experience: 10+ years of experience in Private Equity or Private Real Estate firm, with at least 7+ total years of related financial experience - Working understanding of waterfall allocations - Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, eFront Software, and reporting skills - Solid management team skills for staff development - Strong relationship building skills with internal business clients - Proven experience in managing and collaborating with teams in remote locations - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach - Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, and a team player The role reports to the Assistant Controller. As there is no set deadline to apply, applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.,