Senior Associate, SEC Financial Reporting

Company: Ares Operations
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 3, 2026

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 Ares Management Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join the US Public Credit Financial Reporting team, with a focus on SEC reporting and technical accounting research. The US Public Credit Financial Reporting team oversees the external financial reporting function for multiple public and non-publicly-traded entities within the organization. The team collaborates closely with Fund Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations and others. This role requires a highly hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong SEC reporting experience, deep familiarity with Workiva (Wdesk), and a working knowledge of investment company and 1940 Act reporting. Primary functions & responsibilities Prepar e and fi l e SEC reports using Workiva ( Wdesk ) including Forms 10-Q , 10-K , 8-K , earnings releases, N-CSR, N-CSRS, presentation s and registration statements Prepar e roll - forward s and drafts SEC documents within Workiva, ensuring accuracy and consistency Own XBRL validation, and submission, including ongoing maintenance and resolution of SEC validation errors Prepare and update financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and applicable i nvestment company /BDC requirements Perform detailed tie-outs across all external reporting deliverables Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors Perform technical accounting research related to new accounting standards and evolving disclosure requirements Research peer disclosures and support implementation of new accounting pronouncements Identify and implement opportunities to streamline Workiva workflows, XBRL processes, and reporting controls, including automation initiatives , while maintaining strong documentation and control standards Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent CPA license preferred Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in public accounting and/or industry experience Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements Hands-on experience with Workiva ( Wdesk ) and XBRL preferred Exposure to BDCs, investment companies, or 1940 Act entities strongly preferred Ability to successfully prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines General Requirements: Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for deliverables from initiation through filing Operates with high integrity and sound j udgment , including knowing when to escalate issues versus resolving independently Collaborative professional who works effectivel y across functions in a high-performance, high-expectation environment Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with recurring deadlines and evolving prior i ties Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to present complex matters clearly and concisely Detail-oriented with strong time management and prio ritization Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated interest in automation to enhance reporting efficiency and quality Reporting Relationships 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. $130,000 - $150,000 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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