Corporate Accounting Manager

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $220 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,400 employees and offices in more than 25 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/

Scope and responsibilities

The Corporate Accounting Manager serves as a critical lead within the Corporate Accounting Department, providing high-level operational and procedural oversight. This role is responsible for the integrity of General Partner (GP) revenue reporting and the accuracy of complex financial data across multiple fund structures. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical accounting policy and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP while driving process efficiencies during a key Workday system implementation

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

General Ledger Analysis

• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all revenue related financial statement footnote disclosures.

• Perform quarterly reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP results, providing deep-dive analysis on management fees, investment income, and incentive earnings/compensation.

• Facilitate the month-end and quarter-end close by managing the roll-forward of all reporting schedules and ensuring data integrity.

• Conduct specialized financial analyses and variance reporting to support monthly and quarterly management decision-making.

• Performing detailed analysis of fee agreements and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with accounting standards

Revenue & Cash Management

• Manage and review daily cash postings and supporting documentation, with a primary focus on General Partner revenue streams including management fees, investment income, and incentive income.

• Own and maintain detailed tracking schedules for all revenue categories and related balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate general ledger postings

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems

• Partner with International Accounting, Fund Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and specialized internal teams to reconcile cash flows and ensure global alignment with GAAP results.

• Act as a functional lead for the Workday Financials system, specifically optimizing the system for revenue stream automation and reporting.

• Execute and monitor key internal control processes to maintain a robust compliance environment and support audit readiness.

Experience required

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Ability to work in a team environment and corroborate with team members

• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills

• Ability to understand and resolve complex problems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ensures compliance with corporate financial standards and internal control requirements

• Experience with Workday financials is a plus

Personal attributes

• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention-to-detail;

• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism;

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner and elicit corporation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including other departments;

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

• Proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive issues to closure, is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through;

• Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints; and,

• Ability to take the lead on various projects and communicate on follow-up items and progress for completion as scope of work expands, if necessary.

Education

Chartered Accountant

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.