Ares Management · 3 days ago
Finance Systems Engineering Lead
Los Angeles, CA - Century City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading investment firm that has been driven by its people and culture for over 20 years. They are seeking a Finance Systems Engineering Lead to oversee the strategy, delivery, and operational effectiveness of finance workflow capabilities. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure effective expense management and allocation processes.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Coupa expense management platform and associated allocation capabilities, including connected integrations and operational processes
Define and maintain a multi-year, value-oriented roadmap aligned with Finance and Corporate Technology leadership priorities, balancing enhancements, platform stability, controls, and user experience
Translate Accounts Payable and Corporate Finance requirements into scalable Coupa configurations, platform enhancements, and well-governed operating procedures
Own policy-based configuration, enforcement, approvals, and exception handling within Coupa and the allocation engine, ensuring audit-ready workflows and consistent application of standards
Design, configure, and maintain cost allocation logic across departments, funds, entities, and cost centers—ensuring alignment with close, reporting, and management requirements
Drive consistent global expense management and allocation best practices while supporting regional and business-specific needs through controlled configuration and governance
Partner closely with Finance and Technology leaders to conduct in-depth analysis of requirements, pain points, and priorities; provide clear options, tradeoffs, and recommended approaches
Coordinate expense and allocation touchpoints with ERP (e.g., Oracle), middleware/integration platforms, and enterprise reporting/data engines, ensuring reliable data quality and reconciliation practices
Collaborate with product managers, platform owners, and Enterprise Architecture on cross-platform dependencies and roadmap sequencing
Lead end-to-end delivery for enhancements and releases: discovery, requirements, design, testing/UAT, deployment, change management, training, and adoption measurement
Own product backlogs and delivery hygiene, including Jira management, prioritization, outcome definition, and clear acceptance criteria
Coordinate delivery across internal teams and external vendors to ensure predictable timelines, high quality, and operational readiness
Ensure solutions are delivered with strong governance, embedded controls, and measurable value realization (adoption, cycle time, exception rates, allocation accuracy, service performance)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience across finance systems, expense management, or enterprise platform delivery with demonstrated end-to-end ownership
Deep hands-on experience with Coupa, including configuration, policy enforcement, approvals, and workflow design
Strong understanding of expense accounting, cost allocation principles, and downstream impacts to close, reporting, and reconciliation
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, including coordination across multiple vendors and delivery partners
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
BS or MS required (Technology, Finance, or related field)
Demonstrated success delivering and operating business-critical finance platforms, including workflow configuration, controls, and auditability
Experience coordinating integrations and data flows across ERP, middleware, and reporting/data platforms (e.g., Oracle, integration platforms, reporting engines)
Proficiency in Agile delivery practices and tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow); proven ability to lead initiatives from concept through production
Strong execution discipline across SDLC, testing practices, release/change management, and production support
Ability to define and monitor operational and adoption KPIs, and to drive continuous improvement through insight and stakeholder partnership
Preferred
Experience in financial services, asset management, or similarly complex regulated environments
Prior involvement in ERP modernization and/or finance transformation programs
Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-currency, and/or global expense environments
Familiarity with middleware, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns, including monitoring and reconciliation approaches
Exposure to automation, workflow tooling, and emerging capabilities (including responsible AI-enabled analytics or exception triage)
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills; ability to align leaders around priorities, risks, and tradeoffs
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
And much more.
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
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