Vice president of finance Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Vice President in Corporate Finance

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $200 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1400 employees and offices in 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.

Responsibilities

• Help build a best-in-class FP&A capabilityraising the bar on accuracy, timeliness, controls, and executive-ready insights
• Serve as a key finance leader during Oaktree's transformation and integration with Brookfield, aligning planning, reporting, and performance management to evolving stakeholder needs
• Establish and continuously improve the finance operating rhythm, including standardized KPI dashboards, management reporting, and clear narratives that support decisive action
• Lead finance support for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives (new products, organizational changes, platform integration), translating complex business questions into actionable analyses and recommendations
• Champion data integrity and scalable processes by enhancing governance, documentation, and controlswhile automating recurring reporting to shift the team's time toward value-added analysis
• Partner with senior leadership in ensuring strong financial stewardship through budgeting, financial forecasting, strategy-level profitability, trend analysis and various ad hoc analyses
• Improve decision-making by analyzing the financial and non-financial impact of various business and/or strategic alternatives
• Drive improvement within the Corporate Finance Department and the Finance Organization by implementing process enhancements and new technologies including assisting in and lead implementation of Workday Adaptive
• Mentor and provide guidance to direct reports and other team members to ensure high performance and accountability
• Influence outcomes and educate others by communicating important information in a clear and concise manner that is tailored to its audience
• Understand the components, drivers and evolution of Oaktree's expenses and revenues and forecast them accordingly
• Contribute to various aspects of the quarterly close process
• Analyze the profitability of Oaktree's business including expense allocations, margin metrics and growth opportunities
• Support corporate financing activities, including preparation of materials for lenders and rating agencies; and
• Prepare quarterly reporting materials and other internal and external communication documents, including financial analyses for materials shared with Brookfield, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, investment banking or consulting experience
• Experience in asset management or alternative asset management is a plus
• Proven leader with experience managing high-performing FP&A teams
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, while independently driving projects to completion
• Expertise at preparing and reviewing complex financial models
• Advanced understanding of financial statements and accounting
• Experience leveraging data & technology to drive process efficiencies and mitigate operational risk
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; and
• Familiarity with Workday, SAP BPC or other financial planning and analysis software is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative
• Responsible and results-oriented with a strong work ethic and sense of dedication
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Works well under pressure and with time constraints
• Outstanding organization skills with high attention-to-detail
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism; and
• Must be able to handle highly confidential information and situations with professionalism and tact

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top college or university. MBA, advanced degree, or finance/accounting certifications such as CPA or CFA is a plus.

Base Salary Range

$160,000-$200,000 + discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package

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.