Full-Time

Senior Associate

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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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

$120k - $135kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Culver City, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Power BI
Data Analysis
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA license preferred
  • Minimum 4+ years of relevant professional experience in public accounting and/or industry experience
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
  • Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools a plus
  • Experience with Workiva a plus
  • Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
  • 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
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to extract meaningful information from extensive research and analysis to effectively present facts and findings in a digestible format
  • Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
  • Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones
  • Attention to detail and confident decision-making skills
  • An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Responsibilities
  • Preparing and filing SEC documents for various public entities in the Workiva reporting tool, including 10-Q/10-K, 8-K/earnings presentation, proxy, registration statements, Section 16 and other non-SEC documents such as board and investor presentations
  • Coordinating receipt of deliverables used in the reporting documents directly with multiple groups across the organization, including finance & accounting, legal, HR and investor relations
  • Preparing financial statement disclosures in conjunction with preparation of the U.S. GAAP checklist
  • Reviewing the roll forward and drafts of SEC documents in the Workiva reporting tool
  • Coordinating annual audits and quarterly reviews with external audit firms
  • Reviewing tie outs for various external and internal reporting documents, including the 8-K/earnings presentation, Form 10-Q/Form 10-K, proxy, board presentation and investor presentation
  • Preparing analysis and reviewing legal documents of new entities and funds assessed for consolidation
  • Performing research on peer disclosures and implementation of new accounting pronouncements
  • Performing accounting research and consulting with management and external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied and documented for non-routine transactions
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of globally consistent accounting policies
  • Reviewing existing processes for automation and improvement opportunities
  • Maintaining a strong internal control environment and compliance with regulatory requirements

Ares Management is a global investment manager that specializes in alternative investments across various asset classes, including credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company offers investment solutions to a wide range of clients, such as institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing both primary and secondary investment opportunities. Ares Management's approach focuses on generating consistent returns by adapting to different market conditions and leveraging a collaborative investment strategy. Unlike many traditional investment firms, Ares emphasizes providing flexible capital to support businesses and create value for stakeholders and communities. The company earns revenue through management fees, performance fees, and investment income from its managed funds.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of BootstrapLabs enhances Ares's AI strategy and operational efficiencies.
  • Involvement in League One Volleyball highlights growth in sports-related investment opportunities.
  • Partnership with Minor Hotels indicates potential in luxury and sustainable tourism investments.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in AI investment space following BootstrapLabs acquisition.
  • Potential overextension with high-value acquisitions like GCP International for $3.7 billion.

What makes Ares Management unique

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

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