Business Finance Professional - Credit Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Athene. New York · full-time · $72,000–$115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help close the books each month by preparing NAV materials, fund waterfalls and performance calculations
- Coordinate limited-partner updates and support financial, tax, corporate and regulatory reporting
- Review fund statements, support yearly audits and prepare materials for portfolio managers, investors and advisory boards
- Calculate fund expenses and fees, then check administrators’ NAV packages, capital activity and partner statements
- Prepare recurring liquidity and investment reports, improve workflows and controls, and handle special requests
What you bring
- A college degree, strong academic results and demonstrated numerical or analytical ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience assessing controls, procedures or workflows
- Strong communication, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving setting
Who this fits
You’ll suit a hands-on accounting role with regular interaction across investment, investor-facing and support teams. The work covers hedge fund and private-equity structures; CPA credentials and relevant public or private accounting experience are preferred, while prior fund or financial-services experience is a plus.
From the employer
Position Overview
At Apollo, we’re a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit and Real Estate, regions and industries, we’re known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy – and our people.
The successful candidate will join a team of professionals supporting a growing platform, which spans across Apollo’s credit strategies. This individual will be tasked with the quality execution of the day-to-day core accounting responsibilities, driving improvements in processes and reporting, and engaging in problem-solving. We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional with the ability to be part of a versatile team and a strong desire to learn and develop in their career. This is an opportunity to understand the complexity and diversity of funds and investments within Apollo’s platform. The role will include high levels of interaction with investors, internal investment professionals, and senior leaders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with month-end close process, including completing a NAV package with all the relevant supporting documentation, maintaining the fund-level waterfall, calculating performance figures, coordinate investor reporting to limited partners, assisting with corporate and regulatory reporting.
Review financial statements, facilitate the annual audit, and provide information for tax preparation and corporate reporting including the 10Q & 10K.
Assist controllers with preparation of financial reporting materials for various end-users including portfolio managers, limited partners, advisory boards, and prospective investors.
Analyze and prepare expense allocations and budgets between multiple fund entities.
Calculate management fees and incentive fees on hedge and/or private equity style structures.
Oversee external fund administrators including review of monthly NAV packages and supporting documentation, investor capital activity and partner account statements.
Support numerous groups across the Apollo platform including Compliance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Investor Relations.
Complete/Review internal daily, weekly & bi-weekly fund reporting including liquidity and investment metrics.
Seek ways to improve and scale the controller function through participation in technology advances and controls/workflow enhancements.
Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests from senior leaders and investors.
Qualifications & Experience
CPA preferred
Public/Private accounting experience preferred
College degree with a competitive GPA and demonstrated math or analytical ability
Previous Hedge Fund/PE Style/Financial Services experience a plus.
Previous experience evaluating process controls, procedures, and flows
Motivated individual with ability to take initiative and own designated tasks
Excellent communication skills including the ability to synthesize and see the big picture
Ability to juggle more than one project at a time and work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Pay Range
72,000-115,000The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.