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Ares Management

Ares Management

1,001-5,000 employees

Global alternative investment management firm

Venture Capital
Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$170k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Culver City, CA, USA

Los Angeles-based team.

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Controller
Accounting
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • Approximately 8 or more years of relevant experience
  • Public accounting experience (Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
  • General experience with other accounting systems such as Geneva, Investran, etc. is desirable
Responsibilities
  • Day to day oversight of multiple funds with complex structures
  • Management of our quarterly reporting and annual GAAP reporting, including hands-on coordination and in-depth review of deliverables with our external administrators and our auditors such as management fees and waterfall calculations
  • Assist in managing overall fund liquidity, including daily cash management and projections, investor capital calls and distributions, and day-to-day management of credit facilities with banks
  • Oversight of tax-related workflows in coordination with internal and external tax teams
  • Ongoing support for investor inquiries and marketing materials for our upcoming fund launches
  • Responsibility for compliance reporting, including credit facility compliance and regulatory reporting
  • Operational coordination with our investment operations team and performance team
  • Management of certain expense processes, including compliance with the fund’s partnership agreements and management reporting
  • Assisting with implementation of new processes and procedures, including the onboarding of funds to an administrator, improvements in our expense processes, integration of new reporting systems, or expanding our coordination with offshore resources
  • Coaching and collaborating with colleagues in our Mumbai office; supervising work product of our external administrators
Desired Qualifications
  • Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player; a zest for challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; a positive culture carrier for our team
  • A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills
  • An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus
  • High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to adapt to different audiences
  • Attention to detail, balanced with common-sense practicality
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
  • Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
  • Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones

Ares Management is a global alternative investment manager that offers a variety of investment solutions across different asset classes, such as credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company works with a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, corporations, and wealthy individuals, providing them with both primary and secondary investment opportunities. Ares Management's approach focuses on generating steady and appealing returns regardless of market conditions by using a collaborative investment strategy. They provide flexible capital to help businesses grow and create value for their stakeholders and communities. The company earns revenue through management fees, performance fees, and investment income from the funds and investment vehicles it manages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for private credit solutions amid tightening bank lending standards.
  • Growing interest in infrastructure investments driven by global sustainable energy initiatives.
  • Rising popularity of secondary private equity markets for liquidity and diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in alternative credit space may lead to strategic shifts.
  • Real estate acquisitions expose Ares to market fluctuations and property management challenges.
  • Collaboration with Blackstone on Odevo deal could lead to financial exposure risks.

What makes Ares Management unique

  • Ares Management offers diverse investment solutions across credit, private equity, and real estate.
  • The company provides flexible capital to support businesses and create stakeholder value.
  • Ares Management leverages a collaborative investment approach to generate consistent returns.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

New Parent Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Education Sponsorship Program

Matching Gift Program

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options