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Position Title

Internal Audit, Financial Reporting Controls/SOX Associate – New York

Job Description

Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) facilitates the project management, quality assurance and oversight of internal control testing related to financial reporting and compliance for Blackstone’s SOX Compliance program. The Internal Audit Financial Reporting Controls Associate will be primarily responsible for execution of day-to-day activities to support the firm-wide SOX program and assessment of its internal controls over financial reporting. The candidate may also be involved in documenting and assessing financial reporting controls outside of SOX scope and contributing to department-wide strategic initiatives. BXIA’s remit spans across all areas of the Firm, including the business strategy teams who are responsible for investment and asset management; corporate functions such as Human Resources, Finance and Compliance; as well as the regional entities across EMEA and APAC. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support Financial Reporting Controls PMO in execution of the firm-wide Sarbanes-Oxley program requirements of ICFR compliance
• Coordinate with process owners across business segments and corporate functions from planning through deficiency remediation
• Collaborate with external audit for key financial reporting requirements to maximize reliance
• Collaborate with team members to deliver on responsibilities, including dedicated offshore resources
• Contribute to preparation of financial statement and fraud risk assessments
• Prepare for and participate in design walkthroughs and maintain process narratives and controls
• Perform control testing quality assurance reviews and evaluate control deficiencies, propose remediation and monitor to closure
• Facilitate quarterly SOX Process Owner attestations
• Assist in preparation of SOX status reporting for Audit Committee
• Analyze 10-Q and 10-K financial statements
• Engage in financial reporting valuation control reviews with the audit team, participate in discussions with management and external auditors
• Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements impacting internal controls over financial reporting
• Develop ongoing working relationships within the firm, and communicate ways to improve controls
• Learn and become an expert with using AuditBoard, BXIA’s cloud-based SOX/Audit workflow tool
• Participate in firm and industry events that will enhance your skills and expand your knowledge of the alternative asset management field

Qualifications

BXIA seeks to attract and develop best-in-class talent from diverse professional backgrounds including finance, technology, risk management, operations, and compliance. Successful professionals should demonstrate a strong understanding of the asset management business and experience building strong working relationships with business partners through the delivery of impactful services focused on strengthening the risk and control environment. The relatively small size of this group offers an opportunity to gain significant exposure across the Blackstone platform.

The ideal candidate will require adaptability, intellectual curiosity, strong judgment, and superior problem-solving skills to successfully navigate the complexities associated with evaluating risk across various business units and enterprise-wide functions. In addition, the successful candidate should have:

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit and/or public accounting firm, focused on financial statements /internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley in the financial services industry
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA certification is preferred
• Proficient understanding of public company financial statements and financial reporting risks and controls
• Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
• Experience operating independently while managing multiple projects
• Professional integrity of the highest order
• Ability to be proactive and work well within a team and individually
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical rigor, with a commitment to achieving the highest standard of care
• Ability to think critically and strategically to develop innovative recommendations to mitigate risks / add value
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment while handling multiple priorities
• Ability to work with and establish relationships with various levels of business stakeholders
• Enthusiastic approach to the role

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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