Senior Associate, Finance And Accounting

With offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Boston and Sarasota, Aristotle is a family of employee‐owned investment management firms that collectively manage equity and fixed income strategies. Aristotle attracts and retains talented investment professionals through a culture focused on research, investment management and client success.

Aristotle’s experienced corporate leadership team oversees a centralized support infrastructure to ensure that our distinct teams of investment professionals can focus on what they do best—adding value to client portfolios. The company’s support infrastructure includes shared services such as finance, compliance, trading, operations, client communication, marketing, and distribution.

We are currently seeking an experienced finance/accounting professional with a background in the investment management industry to join a rapidly growing firm to perform fund accounting activities, as well as create and implement best practices, assess and update controls, and help build a scalable platform to support the future growth of the Firm.

The Senior Associate, Finance and Accounting, will focus primarily on the Firm’s mutual fund business while also gaining exposure to other areas such as private funds, separate accounts, and structured products. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an understanding of accounting principles and industry-specific practices, the Senior Associate, Finance and Accounting, will provide exceptional support while building and maintaining both internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the oversight of the third-party fund administrator by reviewing and signing off on key mutual fund deliverables such as:
  • Daily NAVs
  • Daily valuation of portfolio holdings
  • Monthly/annual distributions
  • Semi-annual and Annual reports
• Manage all aspects of the mutual fund audit:
  • Review financial statements and footnote disclosures
  • Research new accounting pronouncements and provide interpretation on how the financial statements are impacted
  • Prepare PBC items
  • Answer auditor inquiries by researching and coordinating with various parties such as the fund administrator, custodians, middle office service provider, and investment operations
• Coordinate the review of NPORT filings.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual deliverables to the Valuation Oversight Committee.
• Review, track, and analyze intermediary contracts and fees.
• Assist in the month-end NAV review of private funds and separate accounts.
• Develop and/or enhance the control environment.

What You Will Need:

• 5+ years of experience with solid background in fund accounting, investment operations, and/or fund administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Public accounting experience and CPA designation preferred.
• Mutual fund experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the investment management processes and familiarity with various investment types.
• Team-player, with the ability to fit seamlessly into a wider group of associates all focused on delivering work of exceptional quality.
• Ability to communicate at senior level with the business and with external providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to manage time effectively, complete multiple tasks and/or projects within deadlines and produce accurate results.

What We Have to Offer:

• Robust Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your dependents
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• A culture that values inclusivity
• Flexible Paid time off, including annual Employee Volunteer Day
• Life, Critical Illness, Disability, and Accidental Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various Company events throughout the year
• Employee Discount Program

Is Aristotle Right for You?

At Aristotle, we stand by our core values.

• We place our clients’ interests first.
• We act with integrity.
• We achieve excellence through accountability and collaboration.
• We empower our employees.
• We are respectful.
• We value community.

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00, plus discretionary bonus.

This is a hybrid role, preference is to be located within commuting distance of our Newport Beach, CA office.

We are looking for exceptional individuals who are intelligent, enthusiastic, and curious, someone who will contribute to our expanding business. An ideal candidate would not limit their contribution to the provided job description but would help us surpass our goals by continually finding ways to improve themselves and the firm. If you would like the stability of a successful, established company and the growth opportunities of a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

Note: The above description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion. No phone calls. No agencies or recruiters.

Aristotle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Aristotle will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Aristotle Credit Partners, LLC, Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, and Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC are affiliated organizations. Each is an independent investment adviser separately registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about each adviser including the investment strategies, fees and objectives can be found in their ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

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