Oaktree Capital is hiring: Analyst, Open-end Fund Accounting in Los Angeles

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $205 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets, and listed equities. The firm has over 1200 employees and offices in 23 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com

Responsibilities

The Analyst, Open-end Fund Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the books and records for open-end funds and separate accounts, as well as reporting to clients and the portfolio group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the monthly closing process for separately managed accounts, commingled opened funds and employee funds; which may include reconciling portfolio data, calculating management fees and the accrual of expenses.
• Reviewing the reconciliations and other work performed by offshore service providers.
• Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensuring compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Coordinating the interim and annual financial statement audit fieldwork with the external auditors.
• Reviewing calculations of fund and client-specific performance.
• Reviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from client services and the investment team.
• Overseeing fund-related efficiency and automation projects.
• Performing other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant accounting or audit experience within Big Four public accounting or a mix of public accounting and investment management industry experience;
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis;
• Excellent understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules;
• Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Experience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor accounting systems is a plus; and
• Experience with PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytical tools is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic;
• Great organizational skills and is able to prioritize and handle complicated work efficiently and effectively;
• Takes initiative to ask questions and detect problems;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as a team; and
• Ability to understand and resolve complex problems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus.

Base Salary Range

$85,000 - $115,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement. The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.