Finance - SEC Reporting - Associate

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, X, and Instagram.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting role principally supporting SEC-registered private equity products that require 10-K/Qs, as well as supporting Backstone
• Responsible for 10-K/Qs preparation and reporting across multiple Blackstone registrants
• Researching, preparing and writing MD&A, financial disclosures and footnotes
• Review, editing and verification of public disclosures
• Disclosure data collection, summarization, analytical review and data analysis, work paper preparation, data presentation, graphics creation and audit coordination
• Processing SEC documents and maintaining control and integrity thereof
• Responsible for iXBRL
• Partner with other groups at Blackstone to ensure complete data and disclosure collection, summarization and verification
• Ad hoc analysis and projects, such as climate/ESG-related work, disclosure research, etc.

Position is based at Blackstone’s midtown Manhattan office. 4 days per week in office with the option to work remotely 1 day per week if desired. During quarter-ends, employee will generally be expected to be in the office 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• CPA with 2+ years of public company reporting experience; audit experience is preferred; SEC and registered fund experience is preferred
• Prior work experience in the financial services industry strongly preferred
• Accounting and disclosure research experience
• Narrative financial reporting/disclosure management software experience strongly preferred
• Public company disclosure, reporting and auditing technical knowledge (GAAP, SEC, PCAOB, GAAS)
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
• Proactive, able to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic team‐based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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 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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