Real Estate Finance, Associate - Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust (BXDC)

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 . Follow @blackstone on , , and .**Business Unit Overview**Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $315 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, Inc. (“BXDC”) is a newly launched, NYSE-listed data center investment REIT.**Job Overview**The Associate will be a member of the BXDC Finance team and will support accounting, financial reporting, controls, close processes, and internal reporting for BXDC. This individual will work closely with senior members of the BXDC Finance team and coordinate with internal Blackstone teams and external service providers.The role will assist with preparation and review of recurring financial deliverables, support public company reporting processes, help maintain control documentation, and contribute to ad hoc analyses and projects. The Associate should be detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-paced finance environment.**Responsibilities*** Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of financial schedules, reconciliations, supporting analyses, and reporting packages.* Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including Form 10-Q/K support, earnings materials, board materials, and internal management reporting.* Assist with the review and validation of investment-level results, acquisition activity, valuation activity, debt activity, capitalization activity, and corporate-level activity.* Coordinate with portfolio companies, operating partners, fund administrators, auditors, and internal Blackstone teams to obtain, review, and summarize financial information.* Prepare schedules and analyses supporting BXDC accounting policies, reporting processes, SOX controls, and public company operating requirements.* Support documentation and testing of internal controls, including maintaining process narratives, control support, and audit-ready documentation.* Assist in compiling materials and analyses for senior management, auditors, board reporting, investor-facing materials, and other stakeholder deliverables.* Help track and analyze investment closings, capital raising activity, debt balances, subscriptions, redemptions, and other activity impacting BXDC reporting.* Assist with technical accounting research and documentation for areas such as acquisitions, consolidations, and new accounting policies, under the supervision of senior team members.* Partner with Blackstone finance, tax, operations, legal, investor relations, and investment teams on recurring reporting and ad hoc requests.* Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, templates, reconciliations, and workflow efficiency.* Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.**Qualifications*** BS or above in Accounting or Finance.* 3+ years of public and/or private accounting experience.* Experience with real estate, REITs, asset management, financial services, public companies, or SEC reporting preferred.* Strong accounting foundation and familiarity with GAAP.* Familiarity with financial statements, reconciliations, close processes, internal controls, and management reporting.* Strong Excel and analytical skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive.* Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic culture.* Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and desire to learn and grow as a professional.* Ideal candidates will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.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:**$110,000 - $150,000Actual 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. 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