Position Overview
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
The financial reporting accountant will be responsible for supporting the broader corporate controller team in day-to-day accounting, reporting and analysis. The role focuses on consolidations and general ledger support. The candidate will be involved in special projects and work with other groups such as Legal Entity Controllers, Fund Controllers, External Reporting, Treasury, Accounting Policy, SOX, Technology and External Auditors.
Primary Responsibilities
The individual will work within a finance team responsible for general ledger activity, reconciliations, GL maintenance and consolidations
Manage monthly and quarterly NON-GAAP and GAAP Close functions
Prepare monthly VIE consolidation journal entries and account reconciliations
Maintain general ledger maintenance functions, including new account and legal entity requests
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Assist in compilation of quarterly management reports
Compile and provide detail support and analysis for internal files and external audit review
Assist in maintaining sound SOX controls environment and ensuring proper documentation of processes
Continue to advance and improve workflow with a focus on automating and streamlining processes
Assist and participate in various ad-hoc projects
This role involves working closely with several departments within Apollo including other legal entity controllers, Treasury, Tax, and SOX Office to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely accounting information and analysis, and the production of high-quality financial reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
2-3 years of experience minimum
Undergraduate accounting degree with exceptional academic credentials
CPA or equivalent preferred
Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Advanced Excel is a requirement with extensive knowledge in utilizing advanced formulas, pivot tables and macros
Individual must be diligent and work well in a team environment
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Demonstrated ability in taking initiative
A resourceful, independent self-starter
A forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards
Candidate must have an analytical, logical thought process for developing solutions.
OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES
Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:
The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.
The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.
A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.
We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:
Outperform expectations
Challenge Convention
Champion Opportunity
Lead responsibly
Drive collaboration
As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.
OUR BENEFITS
Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.
Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Pay Range
$85,000 – $110,000
The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
