Principal, Registered Fund Reporting (m|f|x) New York

With over $250 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies ​differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,100 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com.

Position Summary

Blue Owl is seeking a Principal to lead and build its new Registered Fund Reporting function. This role will be based in Short Hills, NJ, Greenwich, CT or New York, NY and reports to the BDC Co-Chief Accounting Officers. 

Tasks

• Assist in the preparation and review of the requirements for the external financial reporting process for all direct lending registered funds, including quarterly and annual reporting (Form 10-Q/K, Form 8-K, proxy statement, and other SEC filings as required), ensuring the highest degree of quality with timely deliverables
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly earnings and management reporting materials, including Audit Committee and Board meeting materials
• Assist in the preparation and review of AUM data, disclosure checklists, disclosure committee materials and statutory financial statements
• Coordinate amongst various groups to facilitate an efficient close and reporting process
• Work closely and develop strong working relationships within the team, finance/accounting group and other internal departments, including legal and compliance, corporate development, investor operations, marketing and investor relations teams
• Proactive effort to help identify gaps in current reporting process and participate in the implementation of new controls and strategic solutions, improving processes, resolving inefficiencies and documenting tasks
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and maintain policies and procedures
• Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting and compliance
• Assist with quarterly review / annual audit requests
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams/projects, present ideas persuasively, and gather feedback constructively.
• Identify and analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and implement them effectively

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required, big four experience preferred
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience working on SEC / financial reporting, preferably in the financial services industry / alternative asset manager space with a mix of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules
• Advanced MS Excel skills required, SQL or other programming language / database experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highest level of ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated drive for results and ability to prioritize risks and projects to focus on what’s important in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent planning and organization skills; meticulous attention to detail is a must
• Strong work ethic and willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Work Independently and in a team environment with an intellectual curiosity to learn more
• Experience working with Workiva a must
• Experience working with general ledger systems, including processing journal entries, a plus
• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills a plus

That awaits you

It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based position will be $225,000 to $250,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

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Contact

Location

399 Park Avenue, US-10022 New York