Senior Associate, SEC & Financial Reporting - Compliance Focus

Blue Owl; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Owl, based in Short Hills, NJ, seeks a Senior Associate to join the SEC & Financial Reporting Team. This role reports to the Head of SEC & Financial Reporting and focuses on external reporting, SEC compliance, and analytics to improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and CPA is preferred. The position requires accuracy, collaboration across finance teams, and a drive to optimize reporting workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Public accounting (Big Four) and/or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Advanced Excel; programming/databases experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review external financial reporting (e.g. 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Support quarterly earnings materials and management reporting packages.
• Prepare firmwide AUM reporting and performance metrics.
• Assist with disclosure checklists and SOX-related documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support close and reporting processes.
• Provide guidance to offshore team members and promote high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology on reporting system enhancements and automation.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, SEC regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits; respond to auditor requests.
• Maintain and improve process documentation and reporting procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

XBRL

Workiva

Oracle

Job description

Blue Owl, based in Short Hills, NJ, seeks a Senior Associate to join the SEC & Financial Reporting Team. This role reports to the Head of SEC & Financial Reporting and focuses on external reporting, SEC compliance, and analytics to improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and CPA is preferred. The position requires accuracy, collaboration across finance teams, and a drive to optimize reporting workflows.