Manager, Fund Accounting (Opportunistic Credit) Full Time NEW

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 billion in assets under management. 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 24 cities worldwide.

Our investment philosophy consists of six enduring tenets: risk control, consistency, market inefficiency, specialization, de-emphasis of macro-forecasting and disavowal of market timing. These tenets are central to our opportunistic and value-oriented approach.

Our mission is to deliver superior investment results with risk under control and to conduct business with the highest integrity. Sustainability considerations are a critical component of achieving this mission. As long-term investors, we recognize that accounting for sustainability considerations throughout the investment lifecycle can help us avoid undue risk and better identify attractive opportunities. These efforts are part of our long-standing commitment to excellence in bottom-up investment analysis

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 more information including Oaktree’s approach to sustainability, please visit our Responsibility site.

Responsibilities

The Manager will be responsible for maintaining the books and records for various Evergreen and Closed-end Partnerships, as well as reporting to clients and the portfolio group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of the books and records of pooled private investment funds organized as limited partnerships and/or separate accounts
• Preparation and/or review of complex management fee and waterfall calculations
• Understanding of side pocket accounting
• Understanding of internal rate of returns, time weighted returns and multiple of capital calculations
• Recording and reconciliation of cash, investments and other balance sheet accounts
• Recording of purchase and sale transactions
• Accounting for complex corporate actions
• Estimating and posting of accruals
• Preparation and/or review of allocations of income and expense allocations to each partner, including updating of distribution waterfall based on the terms of the governing documents
• Determining and preparing distributions and drawdowns
• Preparation monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Analyzing and calculating performance metrics for partnerships/accounts as well as for each investment
• Coordinating with funds’ independent auditors, custodians, prime brokers and fund administrators
• Performing other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant accounting or audit experience within Big Four public accounting or a mix of public accounting and investment management industry experience
• Experience from a fund admin shop is a plus
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis
• Experience in Geneva and Geneva World Investors preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting, IFRS GAAP is a plus, operations, reconciliations, account analysis, and management reporting
• 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; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. PowerBI is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Work Ethic: strong attention to detail and focus on continual development, performance, and accountability
• Organization: proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Independence: experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must be able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times); a self-starter with the ability to take initiative, ask questions, detect problems and provide solutions
• Flexibility: adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Communication: strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (and/or equivalent experience). CA, MBA, or equivalent; CPA a plus.

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.