Associate Vice President, Financial Reporting

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of ACI’s quarterly, annual and ad-hoc SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K
• Prepare fund reporting deliverables, disclosure committee materials and board materials
• Prepare U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists and help evaluate compliance with applicable disclosure requirements
• Cook up information from fund finance & accounting, legal, operations and investment teams to gather and validate data for SEC and other reporting deliverables
• Prepare U.S. GAAP, SEC and investment company/BDC disclosures, including supporting schedules and analyses for investments, financing activities and other complex transactions
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits and other reporting matters
• Review workpapers, tie-outs and documentation for completeness, accuracy and consistency, and support enhancements to reporting processes and controls
• Support evaluation and implementation of new reporting requirements, accounting developments and disclosure matters relevant to ACI and its investment structures
• Collaborate across teams to resolve reporting issues, communicate timelines and provide practical reporting guidance
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through technology, automation and other efficiency opportunities

Qualifications

• Education and Certification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or industry, strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and related disclosures, experience collaborating with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders to support accurate and timely deliverables, accounting or reporting experience in asset management, infrastructure, private equity, alternative investments or financial services, experience with BDCs, investment companies or other regulated fund structures, including related reporting and disclosure requirements, preferred, experience with Workiva, XBRL, AI-enabled tools or other reporting workflow solutions is a plus
• General Requirements: Ability to manage competing priorities and execute effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a practical, solutions-oriented approach, self-directed and resourceful, with sound judgment, ownership and appropriate escalation, collaborative, with a relationship-focused approach to working with stakeholders and external auditors, strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial reporting matters clearly and practically for diverse audiences, proactive and adaptable, with a continuous-improvement mindset, flexibility to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones, as needed, demonstrated alignment with Ares’ culture and core values of being Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware and Trustworthy, Reporting Relationships: Fund Controller, Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $150,000 - $180,000, Benefits: Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit, Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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, 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.