Associate, Fund Accounting

Ares OperationsWest Hartford, Connecticut

$100,000 - $120,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$100,000-$120,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure investments with AUM of approximately $38 billion as of September 30, 2025.The team is currently looking to hire an Associate to join our dynamic Finance team of approximately 60 professionals located in our West Hartford, CT, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Mumbai locations.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

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.
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audit deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience Required: 2-4 years’ experience in private equity fund investment accounting or public accounting

General Requirements:

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

Reporting Relationships

Assistant Fund Controller

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$100,000 - $120,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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FAQs About Associate, Fund Accounting Jobs at Ares Operations

What is the work location for this position at Ares Operations?

This job at Ares Operations is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ares Operations?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $100,000 and $120,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Ares Operations?

Ares Operations lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Ares Operations?

Ares Operations is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Ares Operations for this role?

Ares Operations offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Parental and Family Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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