Senior Associate - Fund Expense Management

Senior Associate, Fund Expense Management (PE)

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 and essential responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing of expense payments and processes in compliance with fund governing documents and firm policy.
• Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocations.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Contribute to team objectives, including continuous improvements and standardization of processes.
• Prepare and assist with ad-hoc reporting for F&A and management company teams.
• Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and Qualified CA.
• CPA, CFA a plus.

General Requirements:

• Basic understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, be a highly motivated, proactive and resilient individual.
• Positive team player.
• Ability to collaborate and liaise across different teams within the firm.
• Ability to take initiative, produce quality deliverables and see tasks through to completion.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel user.

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Fund Accounting

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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.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

Senior Level