Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Provide leadership and oversight to the invoice processing team.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in invoice management.
- Act as a liaison between senior management and operations, ensuring smooth communication.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operational Management: Supervise day-to-day invoice processing activities, ensuring adherence to
company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Team Leadership: Manage team performance, provide guidance, and foster a culture of accountability and
continuous improvement.
- Risk & Compliance: Implement strong internal controls, monitor compliance with audit standards, and mitigate
operational risks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Handle escalations, maintain vendor relationships, and coordinate with internal
departments for issue resolution.
- Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and track invoice processing metrics, highlighting trends and recommending
- Strategic Contribution: Align invoice processing operations with organizational goals, supporting scalability and long-term efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University/College Degree required (Business or Accounting preferred)
Experience Required:
- 10-12 years Accounts Payable experience in the finance/alt investment industry, global invoice processing and any other relevant points to the Ares environment.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably at Senior Manager, AVP or equivalent level.
- Strong knowledge of invoice processing systems, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Jira etc.), and automation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other reporting tools like Power BI, etc.
- Experience in handling escalations, stake holder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement efficiency improvements.
General Requirements:
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and organization.
- Resourceful and a strong problem solver capable of working autonomously.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and have a balance of analytical, technical and
- communication skills (written and verbal).
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving processes and new technologies.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage escalations,
Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Global Procurement & PayablesThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.