Associate, GP Fund Accounting

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management in New York is seeking a finance professional to support carry/incentive plans, capital calls, and quarterly reporting within a fast-growing asset management platform.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Investran and Salesforce, plus excellent Excel and teamwork. You will collaborate with AGM, tax, compliance, analytics, and compensation teams to drive accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a mix of public and private environments.
• Undergraduate accounting degree with strong academic credentials.
• Solid US GAAP knowledge; CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with Investran and Salesforce is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills; able to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, development, and launch of carry/incentive plans and related projects.
• Prepare and maintain full accounting records in Investran with reviews and reporting.
• Prepare capital calls and distributions for co-invest and carried interest entities.
• Collaborate with AGM, tax, compliance, analytics, and compensation teams on reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory fund audits; onboarding of carry plans for staff.
• Participate in process improvements to create efficiencies.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

CPA (plus)

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Undergraduate accounting degree

Tools

Investran

Salesforce

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.

Primary Responsibilities

• Critical team member in supporting the origination, development, and launch of new carry/incentive plans and other compensation related projects.
• Preparation and Maintenance of full accounting records in Investran, including analytical reviews and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Preparation of capital calls and distributions for co-invest and carried interest entities.
• Collaborate with multiple teams (AGM, tax, compliance, analytics, and compensation) for monthly and quarterly reporting and ad hoc requests including requests from carry and co-invest participants.
• Liaison with external auditors with regards to statutory fund audits.
• Close coordination with Employee Investor Services for onboarding of Carry Plans, Employee Co-investment opportunities and Employee Loan Program.
• Participate in group initiatives to streamline, automate and simplify current processes to create efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience (mix of public accounting & and private preferred).
• Undergraduate accounting degree with exceptional academic credentials.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and technical accounting expertise (CPA or equivalent is a plus).
• General Partner Accounting experience a plus.
• Highly skilled with Excel.
• Client-serving individual who exhibits strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Individual must be diligent and work well in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Experience with Investran and Salesforce is a plus.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.

Pay Range

$110,000 – $130,000

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity. The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered. The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

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