Athene
Associate, Fund Accounting - Private Equity / SIG Finance
Athene, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
Associate, Fund Accounting - Private Equity / SIG Finance
Position Overview
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. We focus on providing our clients with excess returns across the risk-reward spectrum, from investment grade to private equity, emphasizing yield, hybrid, and equity strategies. Our expertise spans over three decades, supporting clients' financial needs and offering innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we help clients achieve financial security with a suite of savings products and solutions for institutions. Our approach aligns our clients, investments, employees, and communities to foster opportunities and positive outcomes. Join Apollo and become part of a community committed to excellence and collaboration. We invest in our people for the long term and support their development through every career stage. We seek an Associate to support our expanding platform investing in Apollo’s climate and sustainability equity segment. The role offers opportunities to work on strategic initiatives and build relationships across teams, including deal, investor relations, legal, tax, and external vendors. This is a fast-paced environment with significant learning and growth potential. Primary Responsibilities
Manage quarterly close processes: trial balances, allocations, expense accruals, management fees, unrealized waterfalls. Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements and coordinate fund audits. Calculate quarterly/semi-annual management fees. Perform daily cash management: reconciliation, credit facility maintenance, deal closings, expense wires. Review valuation memos, coordinate with deal and valuation teams to ensure accuracy. Prepare and reconcile investor capital calls. Prepare fund realized waterfall and distribution notices. Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with tax preparers for K1 distributions. Manage investor inquiries, reporting, and ad-hoc requests. Coordinate with marketing and investor servicing teams on quarterly reporting and requests. Contribute to internal reviews and reporting for senior leaders. Execute special projects and ad-hoc requests from leadership. Collaborate with investment, ESG, and finance teams on climate-focused reporting. Qualifications & Experience
CPA preferred; 2-5 years of public/private accounting experience (Big 4 preferred). Strong U.S. GAAP technical expertise. Experience with alternative investment funds is a plus. Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills, clear communication skills. Collaborative, independent, able to multitask and prioritize in a fast environment. Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Technology-savvy with a focus on automation; experience with Investran is a plus. Our Purpose and Values
We aim to be the leading provider of retirement income and capital solutions, addressing global issues like energy transition and social impact through innovative investing. We foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and responsible leadership, emphasizing outperforming expectations, challenging convention, and championing opportunity. We believe in doing great work while having fun and achieving together. Benefits
Our benefit programs are designed to support you and your family. Contact your Human Capital Business Partner for details. Apollo is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices. Pay Range
$110,000 - $130,000 The salary range is a guideline; final offers depend on experience and other factors. The position may also include a discretionary bonus based on performance.
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Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. We focus on providing our clients with excess returns across the risk-reward spectrum, from investment grade to private equity, emphasizing yield, hybrid, and equity strategies. Our expertise spans over three decades, supporting clients' financial needs and offering innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we help clients achieve financial security with a suite of savings products and solutions for institutions. Our approach aligns our clients, investments, employees, and communities to foster opportunities and positive outcomes. Join Apollo and become part of a community committed to excellence and collaboration. We invest in our people for the long term and support their development through every career stage. We seek an Associate to support our expanding platform investing in Apollo’s climate and sustainability equity segment. The role offers opportunities to work on strategic initiatives and build relationships across teams, including deal, investor relations, legal, tax, and external vendors. This is a fast-paced environment with significant learning and growth potential. Primary Responsibilities
Manage quarterly close processes: trial balances, allocations, expense accruals, management fees, unrealized waterfalls. Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements and coordinate fund audits. Calculate quarterly/semi-annual management fees. Perform daily cash management: reconciliation, credit facility maintenance, deal closings, expense wires. Review valuation memos, coordinate with deal and valuation teams to ensure accuracy. Prepare and reconcile investor capital calls. Prepare fund realized waterfall and distribution notices. Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with tax preparers for K1 distributions. Manage investor inquiries, reporting, and ad-hoc requests. Coordinate with marketing and investor servicing teams on quarterly reporting and requests. Contribute to internal reviews and reporting for senior leaders. Execute special projects and ad-hoc requests from leadership. Collaborate with investment, ESG, and finance teams on climate-focused reporting. Qualifications & Experience
CPA preferred; 2-5 years of public/private accounting experience (Big 4 preferred). Strong U.S. GAAP technical expertise. Experience with alternative investment funds is a plus. Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills, clear communication skills. Collaborative, independent, able to multitask and prioritize in a fast environment. Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Technology-savvy with a focus on automation; experience with Investran is a plus. Our Purpose and Values
We aim to be the leading provider of retirement income and capital solutions, addressing global issues like energy transition and social impact through innovative investing. We foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and responsible leadership, emphasizing outperforming expectations, challenging convention, and championing opportunity. We believe in doing great work while having fun and achieving together. Benefits
Our benefit programs are designed to support you and your family. Contact your Human Capital Business Partner for details. Apollo is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices. Pay Range
$110,000 - $130,000 The salary range is a guideline; final offers depend on experience and other factors. The position may also include a discretionary bonus based on performance.
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