Associate, Financial Reporting - Short Hills, NJ

Blue Owl Capital Inc.; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Blue Owl Capital Inc. in Short Hills, NJ, is seeking an Associate to join its SEC & Financial Reporting Team to support the external reporting process and board materials. You will work with cross-functional groups to close books, prepare quarterly earnings, and ensure SOX controls while monitoring changes in accounting standards.

CPA preferred; 2–5 years of experience required; U.S. GAAP and SEC knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
• Experience with Workiva and XBRL is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with Oracle or other GL systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of external financial reporting (10-Q/10-K/8-K) and SEC filings.
• Assist quarterly earnings and management reporting materials for committees and board.
• Compile firmwide AUM and fundraising data.
• Prepare disclosure checklists and statutory financial statements per GAAP.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, compliance, and investor relations for closing.
• Provide guidance to offshore team to ensure consistent delivery.
• Support SOX compliance and maintain procedures documentation.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Planning & organization

Detail-oriented

Advanced Excel

SQL / programming

XBRL experience

Workiva

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

XBRL tagging

Workiva

Job description

## Associate, Financial Reporting - Short Hills, NJApplylocations: Short Hills, NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R-102012Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.With over $315 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.Together with over 1,390 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com**Position Summary**Blue Owl is seeking an Associate to join its SEC & Financial Reporting Team. This role will be based in Short Hills, NJ and reports to the head of SEC and Financial Reporting.**Responsibilities*** Assist in the preparation of the Company’s external financial reporting process, including quarterly and annual reporting (Form 10-Q/K, Form 8-K, proxy statement, and other SEC filings as required), ensuring the highest degree of quality with timely deliverables* Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings and management reporting materials, including Audit Committee and Board meeting materials* Assist in the preparation of firmwide AUM and fundraise data* Assist in the preparation of disclosure checklists, disclosure committee materials and statutory financial statements using both U.S. and international reporting standards* Coordinate amongst various groups to facilitate an efficient close and reporting process* Work closely and develop strong working relationships within the team, finance/accounting group and other internal departments, including product fund accounting, platform, legal and compliance, corporate development, investor operations, marketing and investor relations teams* Provide guidance, training and feedback, including review of key deliverables, to our offshore team to support skill development and consistent delivery* Proactive effort to help identify gaps in current reporting process and participate in the implementation of new controls and strategic solutions, improving processes, resolving inefficiencies and documenting tasks* Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and maintain policies and procedures* Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and regulations* Assist with quarterly review / annual audit requests* Maintain procedures documentation* Support cross functional projects**Qualifications****:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science or other related fields* 2-5 years of relevant professional experience* CPA preferred* Big four or financial services industry / alternative asset manager experience preferred* Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules* Advanced excel skills, programming language / database experience a plus* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Highest level of ethics and integrity* Demonstrated drive for results and ability to prioritize risks and projects to focus on what’s important in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment* Excellent planning and organization skills; meticulous attention to detail is a must* Strong work ethic and willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done* Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication* Work Independently and in a team environment with an intellectual curiosity to learn more* XBRL experience a plus* Experience working with Workiva a plus* Experience working with Oracle or other general ledger systems, including processing journal entries, a plus* Advanced MS PowerPoint skills a plus* Experience using modern AI tools a plus, such as prompt-based assistants and workflow automation, to streamline processes and enhance output qualityIt is expected that the base annual salary range for this New Jersey based position will be $105,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.