Chief Accounting Officer, Apollo Debt Solutions

Position Overview

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to join our leadership team of our flagship Non-Traded BDC, Apollo Debt Solutions, within our Credit business. The CAO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the fund, ensuring compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, and maintaining the integrity of financial operations within the fund. This leadership position will work closely with the senior management team, fund administrators, auditors, legal and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information, as well as adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements. The CAO will also continuously review/assess peer trends for industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of the fund’s financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, and the 1940 Act.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the fund adheres to the regulatory requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including compliance with applicable SEC rules and regulations, tax laws, and any other relevant local or international regulations.

• Accounting Operations: Work with the fund’s internal accounting teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Audit & Controls: Oversee the external audit process, working closely with auditors and providing all necessary documentation and data. Continually monitor and enhance SOX/internal controls to prevent errors and safeguard the fund’s financial assets.

• Valuation of Assets and Liabilities: Ensure accurate valuation of the fund’s portfolio, including investments, debt and derivatives, as well as other financial instruments, as well as compliance with applicable pricing and valuation policies.

• Risk Management: Work closely with compliance and risk management teams to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Investor Reporting: Collaborate with internal sales, marketing and product support teams to ensure integrity of data and reporting, including performance metrics and other relevant financial disclosures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required

• 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience

• In-depth knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, including the preparation of Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other regulatory filings specific to BDCs or other regulated entities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP

• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family. Please reach out to your Human Capital Business Partner for more detailed information on specific benefits.

Apollo Global Management Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.

Pay Range

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Salary : $225,000 - $315,000