Associate, Fund Accounting

Job Summary

The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure investments. We are recruiting an Associate to join our Finance team of approximately 60 professionals across West Hartford, CT;
Boston, MA;
New York, NY; and Mumbai.

• Manage cash needs across Ares Secondaries’ private equity, real‑estate, credit, or infrastructure vehicles.
• Prepare capital call and distribution calculations.
• Track and reconcile daily cash flows for various investment partnerships.
• Facilitate wire payments to vendors, investment partners, and third parties.
• Monitor and report on fund investments across various limited partnership interests.
• Perform detailed analysis of financial statements from underlying fund managers.
• Maintain fund general ledger and trial balances.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audit deadlines are met.
• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds and capital account summaries for limited partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2–4 years of experience in private equity fund investment accounting or public accounting.
• Strong record of academic achievement and a self‑motivated attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a productive team.
• Strong financial analysis, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter benefits for parking and transit.
• Access to mental health and wellness apps.
• Financial wellness resources.
• New parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care.
• Matching gift program and education sponsorship.

Ares Management LLC 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, public assistance status, 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.