Temporary, Corporate Accounting at Oaktree in Los Angeles, CA

TEMPORARY, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING Location: Los Angeles, California Responsibilities The Corporate Accounting Department at Oaktree is seeking an accounting consultant with a focus on revenue accounting and reporting. • Responsible for maintaining books and records of the Company’s management company and general partner entities • Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations, including investment accounting, revenue accounting, incentive accounting, and other core general administrative expenses • Manage the offshore team and review daily accounting activities to ensure the timely and accuracy of accounting records   • Assist in the preparation of journal entries by analyzing fund-level transactions and operational company activities • Review general ledger detail and prepare comprehensive flux analysis to identify key variances • Prepare detailed workpapers to support financial statement close and reporting process • Prepare and provide support for the preparation of the Company’s internal and external filings, including preparing analyses, reviewing disclosures and providing feedback on suggested edits • Assist in development and maintenance of consistent accounting policies • Assist in reviewing existing processes for automation and improvement opportunities • Maintain a strong internal control environment, including documenting internal control processes, and compliance with regulatory literature Qualifications • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably 3 or more years public accounting; • Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting, operations, account analysis, and management reporting; • Excellent understanding of business operations and linkage to accounting in order to initiate and support process improvements and documentation of standard operating procedures; • Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems; • Specific experience Workday system is a plus; and, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Personal Attributes • The successful candidate must have great organizational skills and be able to handle complicated work efficiently and effectively;  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, ask questions, detect problems and provide solutions; • Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources and manage projects/processes under tight deadlines; • Attention to detail and ability to analyze data and problem solve; • Must be a team player with strong work ethic; and, • The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (and/or equivalent experience). CPA preferred. 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.