Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $200 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. 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 24 cities worldwide.
For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.
Responsibilities
Oaktree is seeking a Vice President to join its BDC accounting team. This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA and will report to the Managing Director / BDC Controller. This position will have the following responsibilities:
- Manage the Company’s SEC financial reporting process, including the review of quarterly and annual filings (Form 10-Q/K and other SEC filings as required), ensuring the highest degree of quality with timely deliverables.
- Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly earnings materials.
- Assist in the preparation and review of Audit Committee and Board meeting materials.
- Ensure compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Ensure the Company’s SEC filings comply with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) requirements.
- Coordinate with the internal and external auditors and provide various requests.
- Ad hoc assistance in the research of technical guidance, implementation of new accounting pronouncements and compilation of peer disclosure information.
- Streamline the current financial reporting process by improving processes, creating efficiencies and documenting policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and develop strong working relationships within the BDC accounting team, legal and compliance, investor relations and the BDC management team.
Qualifications
- 12+years of relevant accounting experience, including SEC financial reporting experience.
- CPA and big four experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience in the alternative investment management industry is a plus.
- Experience with Geneva and Workiva is a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Relationship Building; 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.
- Communication; excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Independence & Collaboration; 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.
- Flexibility & Organization; 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.
- Driving Results; drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a keen sense of ownership and follow-through.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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.
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.
