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Our Company
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $192 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. 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 1,200 employees and offices in 22 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 Vice President will be responsible for supervising team members in their daily responsibilities of maintaining the books and records for several closed-end funds, business development companies (BDCs) and separate accounts within the Global Private Debt Strategy.
Additional responsibilities will include
- Overseeing the monthly closing process for the portfolios this includes pricing, reconciling portfolio data, and calculating management fees and the accrual of expenses.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including SEC filings for the BDCs.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to manage and enhance all aspects of the private deal life cycle, including initial deal funding, ongoing maintenance, and exit.
- Managing and enhancing the accounting and operations of asset transfers between Oaktree-managed funds and SPVs.
- Oversee cash management for our strategy including resolution of cash breaks.
- Ensure compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Ad hoc assistance in the research of technical guidance and implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
- Reviewing calculations of fund and client specific performance.
- Reviewing consolidated fund information within the strategy
- Reviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from client services and the investment team.
- Manage the delivery of projects and continuous process improvements for key deliverables and projects assigned.
Qualifications
- 12+years accounting experience within the private credit industry (BDC experience a plus).
- Strong knowledge of fund launches and complex structures.
- Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis.
- Strong project knowledge and able to, design, implement and execute on projects in our strategy and the broader Oaktree.
- 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 and Word.
- Experience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor, accounting systems and Markit WSO (notice portal) is a plus
Personal Attributes
- works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Ability to elicit cooperation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including other departments and third-party service providers.
- Relationship Building
- excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Communication
- proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) with high attention-to-detail.
- Independence & Collaboration
- adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing demands able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility & Organization
- drives issues to closure is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a keen sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Driving Results
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus.
Base Salary Range
$140,000 - $190,000
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.