Fund Controller – Insurance & Alternative Credit

Ares Operations•West Hartford, NY

15d•$200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Fund Controller to lead the financial operations and strategic build-out of our Insurance and Private Investment Grade (IG) mandates within the Alternative Credit platform. This role is not just about managing fund accounting— it’s about shaping the future of our insurance solutions business by building scalable infrastructure, driving operational excellence, and serving as a key partner to investment professionals and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise , a proactive mindset, and a collaborative spirit to evolve our platform across global offices including New York, Los Angeles, and Mumbai.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of experience in fund accounting or financial operations, ideally within insurance asset management or credit-focused platforms
Proven track record of building financial infrastructure in high-growth environments
Strong understanding of insurance products, credit instruments, and fund structures
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with external fund administrators and global operational teams
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements
Advanced Excel skills (macros, complex formulas)

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
Advent Geneva experience a plus
Familiarity with PowerBI , Alteryx, or other business intelligence tools

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic finance partner to Portfolio Managers, Investor Relations, and Operations, translating complex fund data into actionable insights
Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate new structures, support deal execution, and ensure operational readiness
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance transparency, performance analytics, and investor engagement
Influence decision-making by providing financial clarity and risk-aware recommendations across mandates
Architect and implement scalable fund accounting processes to support new product launches and AUM growth
Drive automation and process improvement across NAV and fee calculations , capital activity, and investor reporting
Lead integration of new systems, tools, and workflows to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency
Partner with global teams to harmonize fund operations across jurisdictions and time zones
Ensure full compliance with governing documents, regulatory frameworks (Form PF, TIC SLT, AIFMD, ADV), and internal controls
Oversee fund administrator deliverables including NAV packages, capital calls/distributions, and investor statements
Review and approve wires, regulatory filings , and management company reporting
Monitor liquidity and cash flow projections to support investment activity and funding needs
Review and interpret fund-level performance metrics including IRR, MOIC, and time-weighted returns
Support investor relations with tailored reporting and ad-hoc analysis for stakeholders and analysts
Assist in the launch of new mandates, including structuring, jurisdictional setup, and operational onboarding