Vice President, Financial Reporting

Job Description Ares Management Corporation is seeking an experienced Vice President to join our Corporate Accounting team focused on financial reporting. The Ares Financial Reporting team oversees and manages the external financial reporting function for multiple publicly‑traded entities within the organization. Under the leadership of the global Chief Accounting Officer, the Financial Reporting team collaborates with several teams across the organization, including fund finance & accounting, legal, HR, investor relations and other teams within the corporate finance & accounting function. This role will require a dynamic, adaptive and agile hands‑on professional who will be capable of ensuring optimal processes in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing environment. Primary Functions & Responsibilities Ownership over the preparation and filing of SEC documents for various public entities in the Workiva reporting tool, including 10‑Q/10‑K, earnings presentation, 8‑Ks, proxy, registration statements, Section 16 and other non‑SEC documents such as board and investor presentations Oversee receipt of deliverables used in the reporting documents directly with multiple groups across the global organization, including fund finance & accounting, legal, HR, investor relations and other teams within the corporate finance & accounting function Prepare financial statement disclosures in conjunction with preparation of the U.S. GAAP checklist Review the roll forward and drafts of SEC documents in the Workiva reporting tool Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external audit firms Review tie‑outs for the 8‑K/earnings presentation, Form 10‑Q/Form 10‑K, proxy, board presentation and investor presentation Perform disclosure research and consult with management and external auditors to ensure proper disclosures are prepared for new disclosure requirements and for non‑routine transactions Lead the coordination, compilation and standardization of internal presentations and materials in collaboration with global teams within the fund finance & accounting function Lead initiatives to streamline existing processes through technology, automation and other improvement opportunities Maintain a strong internal control environment and compliance with regulatory literature Develop and mentor team members, fostering a strong culture of accountability, performance and continuous learning Qualifications Education and Certification Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required. Experience Required: 12+ years of relevant professional experience in public accounting and/or industry experience. General Requirements A self‑directed individual with a can‑do attitude, willing to work in an energetic and fast‑paced environment Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders Proactive in nature and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills High accuracy and detail orientation balanced with common‑sense practicality; confident decision‑making skills An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, strong time/project management and prioritization skills Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment Good judgment in terms of escalating issues versus solving problems independently Ability to extract meaningful information from thorough research and analysis to effectively present findings in a digestible format for diverse audiences Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools (a plus) Experience with Workiva (a plus) Financial services industry experience (a plus) Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Global Chief Accounting Officer. Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $230,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. 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 Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of March 31, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ares Management Corporation