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Associate, Fund Accounting

Ares Management Corporation•Boston, MA
•Onsite
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About The Position

Ares has a 20-year history of success driven by its people and culture, guided by core values: Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment for diverse talent. The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions across private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure investments, managing approximately $38 billion in AUM as of September 30, 2025. The team is seeking an Associate to join its dynamic Finance team, which comprises about 60 professionals located in West Hartford, CT, Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Mumbai.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 2-4 years’ experience in private equity fund investment accounting or public accounting
  • Strong record of academic achievement and will be self-motivated
  • Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team
  • Strong financial analysis, writing and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong work ethic, detail oriented and strong organization skills

Responsibilities

  • 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 Ares Secondaries investment partnerships
  • Facilitate wire payments to vendors, to/from underlying investments and third parties
  • Monitor and report on fund investments across various limited partnership interests
  • Perform a 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 as well as capital account summaries for limited partners

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
  • Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
  • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
  • Access to a world-class medical advisory team
  • A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
  • A mindfulness and wellbeing app
  • Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
  • New parent leave
  • Reproductive and adoption assistance
  • Emergency backup care
  • Matching gift program
  • Education sponsorship program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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