Senior Associate, F&A
ares managementEast Boston, MA
Senior Associate, F&A
ares managementEast Boston, MA
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Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesAbout the role
Overview:
As a Senior Associate in the Registered Secondaries Accounting team, you will lead the monthly NAV process and oversee daily cash activities for registered investment companies in private equity secondaries. You’ll coordinate closes, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and review fund administrator deliverables to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will partner with internal teams and external providers to strengthen controls and scale processes as the platform grows. This role offers impact across regulatory reporting, governance, and operational efficiency in a high-growth environment. Compensation / Benefits Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision 401(k) with company match Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Life Insurance; Disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities:
Lead the monthly NAV process including reconciliations and issue resolution Coordinate monthly/quarterly closes and prepare or review journal entries and schedules Review secondary investments and structures including capital calls, distributions, and fees Oversee daily cash activities, invoice coding, and payment processing Review underlying fund statements and ensure accuracy of investment activity Review general ledgers, trial balances, and reconciliation items with timely resolutions Prepare and review regulatory reporting (Form N-PORT, N-2, N-CSR, N-CSRS) and other SEC reporting Monitor operating expense budgets and variance analyses; coordinate updates with stakeholders Produce recurring/ad hoc reporting for portfolio management, legal, tax, and compliance Serve as primary contact for fund administrator; coordinate with auditors to meet deadlines Coach junior team members and drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 4–7 years in fund/accounting roles (private equity, registered funds, or related); strong preference for private equity or alternative investments Working knowledge of US GAAP investment company accounting; regulatory reporting experience preferred Public accounting experience and CPA progress a plus Experience with Advent Geneva, eFront, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, OneStream or similar systems a plus Strong accounting principles, reporting controls, and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with internal and external partners Proficient in Excel; Power BI/Alteryx a plus strong analytical and problem-solving abilities clear written and verbal communication attention to detail Advent Geneva eFront Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
East Boston, MA
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
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