Ares Management · 11 hours ago
Chief Accounting Officer, Registered Products, Secondaries
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $375K/yr
15+ years expAres Management is a leading investment management firm, and they are seeking a Chief Accounting Officer for Secondaries. This role involves overseeing all financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and advising on financial implications of business decisions while managing a global accounting team.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Comprehensive review and approval of fund trial balances, reporting packages, estimates, reconciliations, public filings and other fund deliverables for Secondaries non-traded Registered Investment Company and affiliated products
Drive strategy and lead integration of multiple functions (finance, valuations, operations, middle office) to improve collaboration and streamline processes such as internal global reporting
Partner with the business teams to support fund analytics, including reviewing and providing inputs to the financial model, liquidity management, and portfolio manager reporting
Vote on monthly valuations as a member of the Registered Fund valuation committee
Partner with the Portfolio Managers/Investment Professionals, Capital Markets and Portfolio Management teams to help them make informed business and deal level decisions
Contribute to the financial structuring of new, complex, investments and new products for Secondaries Registered Product(s)
Partner with Portfolio Managers/Investment Professionals, legal, tax and the finance teams to ensure smooth deal execution and post close integration
Assist with diligence requests during fundraising
Build analytical tools and dashboards to help the Secondaries business make informed business decisions
Create dashboard reporting for Senior Leadership and the Board
Manage expense caps and reimbursements with corporate accounting team
Liaise with AWMS on investor subscriptions, tenders and redemptions
Generating materials and presenting to the Board of Directors
Contribute to the ongoing integration organization design improvements of the global Secondaries Fund Finance teams
Present in front of large organizations as a representative of the Secondaries business
Implementation and monitoring of the control environment in accordance with SOX
Monitoring compliance with the SEC and IRS regulatory tests applicable to RICs, in coordination with legal, compliance and tax teams
Coordinating with technology teams to improve automation of manual processes
Demonstrate strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Continue to build out and evolve the structure of the Secondaries teams as business needs and strategies evolve
Lead special projects and initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, General Business or Management preferred, with outstanding academic record
15+ years of relevant work experience
5+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Ability to manage multiple third-party relationships
Proven track record in managing a team and change transformation
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Currently or previously operated in a global, diversified investment management environment going through a transformative period
Collaborative with the ability to create synergies across new businesses coming together to form a new group
Proven experience structuring complex private fund structures, with a preference on multi-currency and/or Luxembourg structures
Knowledge of private company valuations
Ability to maintain a robust internal control environment
Experience with the development, optimization and oversight of portfolio analytics
Builds, leads, and mentors high performing, diverse teams. Consistently seeks to develop key reports and implement frameworks, processes, and systems to create leverage. Exhibits humility and professional resolve in all aspects of work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting considered a plus
CPA preferred
Experience with registered funds, products and companies a plus
Experience with complex private investment funds; secondaries funds a plus
Experience in establishing new processes with fund administrators and service providers
Strong understanding of complex waterfalls and incentive fee calculations
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Rx
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
A mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
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