Chief Accounting Officer, Apollo Debt Solutions

Apollo Management • New York, NY

244d • $225,000 - $315,000

About The Position

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to join our leadership team of our flagship Non-Traded BDC, Apollo Debt Solutions, within our Credit business. The CAO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the fund, ensuring compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, and maintaining the integrity of financial operations within the fund. This leadership position will work closely with the senior management team, fund administrators, auditors, legal and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information, as well as adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements. The CAO will also continuously review/assess peer trends for industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, including the preparation of Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other regulatory filings specific to BDCs or other regulated entities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of the fund's financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, and the 1940 Act.
• Ensure the fund adheres to the regulatory requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including compliance with applicable SEC rules and regulations, tax laws, and any other relevant local or international regulations.
• Work with the fund's internal accounting teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Oversee the external audit process, working closely with auditors and providing all necessary documentation and data.
• Continually monitor and enhance SOX/internal controls to prevent errors and safeguard the fund's financial assets.
• Ensure accurate valuation of the fund's portfolio, including investments, debt and derivatives, as well as other financial instruments, as well as compliance with applicable pricing and valuation policies.
• Work closely with compliance and risk management teams to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate with internal sales, marketing and product support teams to ensure integrity of data and reporting, including performance metrics and other relevant financial disclosures.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree