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Analyst position on a 10 person team. Ownership of Blackstone’s books and records for management companies (investment advisors) for multiple business units.

The successful candidate will need to develop a wide network internally and own the management companies of multiple businesses, balancing multiple priorities with tight deadlines; taking ownership and proactively using relevant resources are critical to success. 

Responsibilities

• Full accounting and reporting responsibilities for advisor entities

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent processes with other businesses in MCA

• Collaborate with Fund Finance and Treasury to ensure timely and accurate cash forecasting

• Exemplify team culture of drive, teamwork, and high performance

• Quarter-end public company reporting deliverables

• Extensive interaction with all areas and levels throughout Finance, including Treasury, Tax, Ops, Fund Finance, FP&A, Consolidation

• Extensive interaction with auditors during the year-end audit; SOX Compliance

• Manage offshore resources to assist with all monthly & quarterly deliverables

• Daily and monthly journal entry bookings and related reconciliations

• Cash reconciliations and relevant journal entries

• Inter-company reconciliation and settlement of outstanding balances

• Balance sheet review and sign-off of relevant accounts

• Oversee invoicing of fees and expenses to funds, portfolio companies, or other counterparties, coordinating with deal teams and fund operations as necessary

• Revenue booking, analysis, and forecasting

• Review of overhead allocations

• Expense booking, analysis and forecasting

• Periodic internal reporting

Experience / Skills

• Accounting degree or strong GAAP accounting knowledge is required

• CPA or public accounting experience a plus

• Strong analytical & interpersonal skills are required

• Superior MS Excel skills are required; Oracle/Essbase a plus

• Alternative asset management experience is a plus

• Attention to detail and multi-tasking skills are critical

• Highly motivated, adaptable, results-oriented individual with a strong sense of urgency and commitment

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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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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