Closed-end Fund Accounting, Manager

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $220 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,400 employees and offices in more than 25 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 Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/

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
• Estimating and posting of accruals
• Preparation of allocations of income and expense allocations to each partner, including updating of distribution waterfall based on the terms of the governing documents
• Preparation of 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 of 8 years’ relevant accounting or audit experience within Big Four public accounting or a mix of public accounting and investment management industry experience
• Solid knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis
• Solid understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules
• Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems
• Experience in Geneva and Geneva World Investors preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, 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: adapting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Communication: strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. ACA/CPA is 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.

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.