Corporate Accounting

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

Job Description:       

• Facilitate the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation of Blackstone Inc. (public company).
• Prepare the consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Equity Rollforward, Cash Flows) as well as required footnote disclosures for Blackstone’s earnings releases and 10-Q/10-K filed with the SEC.
• Facilitate the day-to-day and month-end accounting processes for the Firm’s Holdings entities (approximately 35-40 entities in total).
• Record and/or review journal entries as well as reconciling account balances
• Assist with the journal entries and associated processes surrounding the firm’s stock-based compensation program.
• Extensive interaction with other groups throughout the firm (Corporate FP&A, Corporate Accounting, Fund Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal & Compliance etc.) surrounding the close process as well as ad-hoc requests/initiatives. 
• Extensive interaction with auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audit.
• Completion and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. 

• Years of experience – 3+
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal communication)
• Strong interpersonal skills as the candidate will interact with multiple groups in and outside of the finance organization
• “Team-first” attitude and collaboration-oriented, with the ability to work independently as necessary.
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• CPA and Public accounting experience a plus
• Accounting experience in Financial Services/Asset Management a plus
• Experience with public company accounting/disclosure requirements a plus

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at [email protected].

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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