Assistant Vice President, Accounting Policy

Antares Capital LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Antares Capital LP, located in New York, is seeking an AVP, Accounting Policy to lead technical accounting oversight and assist in financial reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate must possess strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities include coordinating the implementation of new accounting standards, reviewing financial statements for compliance, and developing training on technical topics. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and CPA with 6+ years of experience, preferably from a Big 4 accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Public accounting experience; Big 4 preferred is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist in providing technical accounting oversight.
• Manage implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Accounting research and analytical skills

Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Risk assessment and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business

CPA with 6+ years of working experience

Job description

Job Overview

Reporting to the Head of Accounting Policy, the AVP, Accounting Policy will lead/assist in providing technical accounting oversight for Antares Holdings, third‑party funds, and BDCs and assist with other financial reporting initiatives for Antares. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict time deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail‑orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively, with a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess the impact of evolving accounting standards and coordinate the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Work cross‑functionally with stakeholders—including the business, finance, structured products, asset management, legal, tax, operations and treasury—on new business initiatives, documenting and communicating to management the accounting and reporting implications/needs and ensuring deliverables to such stakeholders are met.
• Review financial statements, including MD&A and footnotes, and lead disclosure checklist reviews, ensuring financial statements disclosures comply with GAAP requirements and are in line with industry practice.
• Assist in the development of training on technical topics and present them to the Company.
• For issues identified, communicate status to management and assist in their resolution.
• Lead interactions with the business and corporate functions to analyze significant/complex transactions and document the related accounting conclusions.
• Assist with developing accounting and reporting policies and periodically update policies as new guidance is issued.
• Discuss and review accounting conclusions with external auditors.
• Participate in industry group discussions to monitor emerging accounting issues.
• Lead, develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the company.
• Assist in projects to help refine procedures that will create uniformity across businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business.
• CPA with 6+ years of working experience, including public accounting experience; Big 4 preferred.
• Excellent accounting research and analytical skills.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, including a good understanding of financial instruments, transfers of financial assets, consolidation, investment management products, and structured transactions.
• Ability to plan and coordinate several tasks at one time, prioritize effectively, and set/achieve deadlines for key deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong critical thinking and professional judgment.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable guidance.
• Process improvement and operational excellence mindset.
• Risk assessment and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail with strategic perspective.
• Technology and data‑driven decision making.
• Strategic thinking and decision making: Uses solid business knowledge and data to make logical decisions about complex day‑to‑day technical and operational problems, improves existing solutions, plans ahead, and ensures work reflects stakeholder needs and broader organizational impacts.
• Drives execution and results: Creates plans within their area of responsibility and, in collaboration with others, executes and delivers on those plans in a timely manner.
• Cultivates strategic relationships and influence: Develops trust‑based relationships, uses situational awareness to align interests and communicates clearly.
• Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence: Role models and contributes to an inclusive team culture, collaborates effectively with peers and across teams/functions, and drives strong performance through consensus building.
• Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset: Seeks feedback, adapts communication to build strong relationships, demonstrates credibility and courage, acts ethically and remains focused and resilient through shifting priorities.
• Innovation: Raises new ideas, uses data to inform decisions and uses technological tools to improve workflows and efficiency.

Employment Requirements

Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to comply with pre‑employment screening, including drug testing, reference verification, and background check. Must be willing to work from the New York office.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), and other voluntary benefits.