Associate Fund Accounting

### _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 Description** **Primary Responsibilities** * Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned Alternative Credit funds and related investment vehicles. * Review monthly and quarterly NAV packages prepared by third-party administrators, including cash and position reconciliations, capital allocations, management and incentive fee calculations, Investor capital activity and waterfall calculations. * Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures under U.S. GAAP. * Monitor fund liquidity and cash activity, including capital calls, distributions, financing arrangements, and expense payments. * Review expense accruals and management fee calculations for accuracy and completeness. * Assist with coordination of annual audits and respond to auditor information requests. * Support preparation and review of investor reporting deliverables and ad hoc reporting requests. * Prepare and analyze fund and investment-level performance metrics, including IRR, MOIC, and other key performance indicators. * Review fund governing documents, including LPAs, credit agreements, and other fund documentation to support ongoing compliance with reporting and operational requirements. * Partner with colleagues across fund accounting, legal, tax, treasury, investor relations, portfolio management, and operations to support business initiatives and resolve issues. * Investigate accounting or operational exceptions, perform root cause analysis, and support implementation of process improvements and control enhancements. * Participate in projects focused on operational scalability, automation, data quality, and reporting efficiency. * Develop expertise in Ares fund structures, investment products, accounting policies, and operational processes. * Provide guidance and support to junior team members when appropriate. **Qualifications** * Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification preferred. * CFA charterholder or candidate a plus. * Experience supporting private credit, direct lending, CLOs, structured credit, private debt, or other alternative investment products is preferred but not required. * Experience with U.S. GAAP investment company accounting. * Experience working with fund administrators and external auditors. * Experience with closed-end and/or open-end fund structures. * Experience with Advent Geneva or similar fund accounting platforms. **Technology Skills** * Advanced Microsoft Excel * Power BI, Alteryx, or other data and reporting tools a plus * Advent Geneva experience preferred * Strong aptitude for learning new systems and leveraging technology to improve processes **Characteristics of Success** The ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following characteristics: * Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and consistently deliver high-quality work. * Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn complex fund structures and investment products. * Exercise sound judgment and identify issues proactively. * Collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones. * Communicate clearly and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. * Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency. * Operate with integrity, accountability, and a strong client-service mindset. **Reporting Relationships** Associate Vice President _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._