AVP, Fund Accounting (Alternative Credit)

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10–14 years of experience in alternative investment fund accounting, asset management, or public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Chartered Accountant or CPA license required.

General Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP investment company accounting; familiarity with IFRS and LUX reporting preferred.
• Experience with complex fund structures and credit products, including bank debt, CLOs, and structured products.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Experience with Advent Geneva preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex matters clearly to senior stakeholders across geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving mindset.

Reporting Relationships

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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.