Assistant Vice President - Accounts Payable

AVP, Accounts Payable

Over 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.

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership and oversight to the invoice processing team.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in invoice management.
• Act as a liaison between senior management and operations, ensuring smooth communication.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Management: Supervise day-to-day invoice processing activities, ensuring adherence to

company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Team Leadership: Manage team performance, provide guidance, and foster a culture of accountability and

continuous improvement.

• Risk & Compliance: Implement strong internal controls, monitor compliance with audit standards, and mitigate

operational risks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Handle escalations, maintain vendor relationships, and coordinate with internal

departments for issue resolution.

• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and track invoice processing metrics, highlighting trends and recommending
• Strategic Contribution: Align invoice processing operations with organizational goals, supporting scalability and long-term efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University/College Degree required (Business or Accounting preferred)

Experience Required:

• 10-12 years Accounts Payable experience in the finance/alt investment industry, global invoice processing and any other relevant points to the Ares environment.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably at Senior Manager, AVP or equivalent level.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing systems, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Jira etc.), and automation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other reporting tools like Power BI, etc.
• Experience in handling escalations, stake holder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement efficiency improvements.

General Requirements:

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and organization.
• Resourceful and a strong problem solver capable of working autonomously.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and have a balance of analytical, technical and
• communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving processes and new technologies.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage escalations,

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, Global Procurement & Payables

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.

Experience Level

Executive Level