Vice President, Employee Co-Invest Program

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

HSA and other health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Vice-President for the Corporate Finance team to manage the Employee Co-Investment Program. You will oversee investor onboarding, reporting, fund accounting and servicing, coordinating with fund admins, auditors and internal teams.

The role requires a strategic thinker with strong GAAP knowledge, experience with investor portals, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams across US and Mumbai locations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance with strong academics.
• CPA preferred; Big 4 public accounting experience advantageous.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience and prior team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new co-invest fund launches and review legal reporting requirements.
• Lead investor onboarding, reporting, fund accounting and servicing activities.
• Manage internal and external relationships including fund administrators and auditors.
• Oversee quarterly NAV reconciliations and GAAP financial statements.
• Drive data, reporting, and technology enhancements for Investor Operations 360.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Anaplan

Investran

eFront

Intralinks

Job description

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 DescriptionThe Corporate Finance team is seeking a Vice-President to participate in the continued development and management of the Ares Employee Co-Investment program (the “Employee Co-Investment Program”). The Employee Co-Investment Program facilitates the investment by Ares employees in Ares managed funds across strategies. The individual will have day-to-day operational oversight and ownership for numerous funds including, but not limited to, investor onboarding and relationship management, operations, reporting and servicing and fund accounting responsibilities.The role requires an individual who is a strategic thinker and able to collaborate with various cross-functional teams to understand the challenges and needs of stakeholders. This role will also be responsible for managing and continuously improving the data, reporting/insights, technology, and processes needed to deliver a seamless investor experience to our internal investors. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with investment accounting and/or investor portal implementations.The candidate must be resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity that will afford the candidate significant responsibility and the opportunity to help grow a successful team within a diversified platform. The candidate must be focused on continuous improvement in accuracy and timeliness of ongoing management financial and operational reporting.Supervises: Both US and Mumbai based team of 3 – 5 individualsPrimary functions and essential responsibilitiesCoordination of new co invest fund launches, including understanding fund structure and jurisdictions, coordination with various internal/external parties, review of draft legal documentation for reporting requirements, negotiating lines of credit, and managing resourcingServe as the subject matter expert for Fund Accounting, Reporting and Operating functionsMust be a player-coach and effectively manage relationships with internal resources (both US and Mumbai based) and external providers i.e.: fund administrator(s), auditorsLead the innovation efforts for the structuring and implementation of a streamlined and centralized Investor Operations 360 platformResponsible for the review and approval of capital activities, including complex capital calls and distribution allocations and notices to Investors.Participate in the oversight of Investor Relations efforts, including direct liaison with Investors, Wealth Manager/Financial AdvisorsCoordinate and oversee project plans, milestones, and updates to executive managementCoordinate with third party banking/lender relationships and internal and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlinesManage debt facilities and review compliance reporting, as applicableDevelop and oversee quarterly reporting deliverables and process in partnership with fund administrator(s)Review and approve quarterly NAV reconciliations with fund administrator(s)Review and approve quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosuresLead annual audit processResponsible for ad-hoc limited partner, analyst, and investment team requestsTrain, mentor, and integrate the LA & Mumbai teamsQualificationsEducation:BS/BA with major in Accounting or Finance, with outstanding academic recordCPA, preferredExperience Required:10+ years of relevant work experiencePublic accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environmentAbility to assist in managing several third-party relationshipsStrong understanding of U.S. GAAPProven track record in managing a teamStrong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writingStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to multi-task and manage various deadlinesExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsStrong technical acumen for solving complex problems using enterprise tools (report writers, SQL, Tableau/PowerBI, Anaplan).Investran, eFront, or other investment software experienceSungard Dx, Intralinks, or similar investor portal implementation experience, a plusGeneral Requirements:Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversightStrong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word (e.g.: complex formulas, macros)Proven experience with Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence toolsExcellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with othersSuperior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to a diverse audienceStrong client service orientationOutstanding leadership and project management capabilitiesOutstanding organizational skills with attention to detailAbility to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result orientedA solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big pictureAn analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processesA demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at handGood judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independentlyComfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentEnergetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – often under pressure to meet demanding deadlinesStrong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learnDependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team playerHighest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosityReporting RelationshipsCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.$185,000 - $220,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.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.