Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

Job Overview

Ares Management is seeking a Senior Associate to join a dynamic and collaborative US Real Estate Equity Accounting Reporting team. The Senior Associate will be responsible for day-to-day reporting oversight of multiple funds, primarily focusing on investor reporting.

• Prepare quarterly and annual investor reporting packages, including liaising with Fund Accounting members for financial statements, capital account summaries, partner allocations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare portfolio level analytics and commentary for investor newsletters, pitch decks, and reporting templates.
• Support investor communications or questions relating to capital call and distribution notices, ensuring accuracy of allocations and compliance with fund documents.
• Maintain and enhance internal reporting models to deliver timely, consistent, and investor‑ready outputs.
• Partner with Fund Accounting, Portfolio Management, Performance, and Capital Markets teams to ensure reporting accuracy and alignment.
• Participate in system and process improvements to streamline investor reporting workflows.
• Assist with ad hoc investor analysis, data requests, and special projects.
• Assist in formulating responses and support to investor requests and due diligence items, including summarizing historical fund and investor level data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4‑8 years of relevant experience in real estate accounting, fund accounting, or investor reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and partnership accounting concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting systems or ERPs (e.g., Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards).
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to craft clear investor‑facing commentary.
• Motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task collaboratively in a highly dynamic environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines; self‑manage, problem‑solve and take initiative.

Base salary range: $90,000 - $115,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. The firm also offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) program with company match;
Flexible Savings Accounts, Healthcare Savings Accounts with company contribution;
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance;
Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Commuter Benefits; access to medical advisory team; mental health app; mindfulness and wellbeing app; financial wellness benefit; new parent leave; reproductive and adoption assistance; emergency backup care; matching gift program; education sponsorship program; and more.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.