Vice President - Fund Finance - Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA)

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Job Title: Finance - Global Fund Finance – Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA), Absolute Return, Vice President

BXMA  

Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $83 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles while mitigating downside risk. Our strategies include Absolute Return, which supports diversification, and Multi-Strategy, which invests opportunistically across asset classes, including direct investments.   

Job Description:

Blackstone’s Global Fund Finance team is seeking a Vice President to oversee the compilation, review and reporting of Net Asset Values for the BXMA platform. Responsibilities include review of estimated and final NAVs, review of investor payments, oversight of expense budgeting, hedging and cash reconciliations, certain client reporting functions, and fund structuring and restructuring.  Candidates should have 10+ years of public and/or private accounting experience and are expected to exhibit strong technical and analytical skills as well as exceptional communication skills. Candidates should be highly motivated, self-motivated independently driven, and a team-oriented individuals committed to finding creative and innovative solutions and  who will thrive on challenge in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly estimate and final fund NAV’s
• Oversee all aspects of fund accounting operations, including NAV reconciliations with third-party administrators
• Review and reconcile fund foreign currency exposure and coordinate hedging
• Manage offshore resources to ensure accurate and timely preparation of initial NAV reviews and reconciliation files
• Review the calculation of and pay management and performance fees in accordance with the funds’ governing documents
• Review annual financial statements, investor letters, LP distribution and capital call notifications and BX reporting deliverables
• Oversee monthly revenue reporting and produce projection models
• Manage and lead a team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
• Participate in the setup and launch of new products and Funds
• Liaise with various Finance and Operations teams including Middle Office, Pricing, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, and Legal and Compliance
• Guide team members in responding to client and internal requests
• Develop and implement efficient processes and controls to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fund accounting operations
• Oversee service providers to achieve superior service
• Review legal documents for fund accounting process considerations
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging professional development and teamwork among team members

Qualifications:

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of fund, audit, or administrator experience
• Knowledge of private equity and/or hedge funds
• CPA preferred
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred
• Strong Excel skills areis required
• In-depth knowledge of fund accounting and operations
• Accounting systems experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients,  management, and cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team of fund accountants and delivering high-quality results within strict deadlines

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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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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