Sr. AVP, Accounting

Who We AreRevantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.What We Value: Our CultureOur people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:Learners – We learn from our challenges and successesLeaders – We commit to continuous improvementEnthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possibleAchievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teamsPartners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partnersGrow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.Why This Role Is ValuableA successful Sr. AVP of Fund Accounting combines intellectual agility, precision, and a relentless work ethic with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, communicate across all levels of leadership, and navigate dynamic organizations with strategic vision and emotional intelligence. They thrive in detail while maintaining a firm grasp of the big picture, driving trust, clarity, and performance in high-stakes environments.How You Add ValueFunctional:Lead, manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing direction, establishing priorities and goals, and ensuring resources are available to accomplish goalsImplement and document policies, procedures, processes and controls as needed for all areas of department responsibilityMonitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company proceduresAssist with internal and external audits and serve as primary liaison to auditing firmsOversee production of standardized financial and management reports across all asset classesCoordinate the collection of required monthly financial information from asset class teamsManage processes and ensure all accounting, month-end/quarter-end deliverables and reporting are completed timely and accuratelySupport the asset acquisition and disposition processes conducted by portfolio companies and BlackstoneCoordinate activities with portfolio companies external accounting service providers as neededProvide guidance and direction on accounting policies utilized by Blackstone and Portfolio CompaniesAssist accounting teams in addressing different accounting requirements of Blackstone Real Estate Funds (private entities, public entities, joint ventures, REIT)Manage the process to prepare reports required by lenders subject to financing as neededIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunitiesIdentify and implement a training plan to enable team members to support multiple asset classes and functionsRelationship Management:Accountable to Blackstone and its real estate Portfolio Company’s for timely and accurate reportingLead initiatives to ensure smooth business partner experience across the teamServe as the primary daily point of contact for Revantage business partners and BlackstoneRespond to business partner inquiries and commit to deliverables by leveraging resources across the teamPartner with senior managers to identify and drive external relationships with the team’s key contacts and stakeholdersWhat You Bring to the RoleRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum 10 years of experience in real estate accounting including experience with financial reportingMinimum 3 years of experience leading and managing a teamCPA certificationKnowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements/public company reportingKnowledge of REIT accounting and reportingKnowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance requirementsStrong leadership and people management skillsExcellent client service skills and ability to partner with multiple, diverse stakeholdersAbility to identify, develop and execute a business strategy for an organization and manage the associated financial reportingStrong change management skills with the ability to drive organizational, process and technology changePassion for making business processes more efficient and successfulExperience with developing, implementing and monitoring internal controlsStrong team player with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, while thriving in a fast-paced work environmentExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong computer skills in Microsoft applications of Excel, Word, and PowerPointPreferred:Big 4 Public Accounting experienceCommercial real estate fund reporting experience (open-ended fund, closed-end fund, separate account, and/or REIT-related)Experience with Workday Financials, Yardi, or MRI, and financial reporting toolsBase Compensation Range:$185,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.Total Direct Compensation:This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.Perks for YouCompetitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)Work-life balance offerings include:Hybrid Work PolicyProductivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work timeSummer FridaysWork From Anywhere MonthIn-house and external learning & development opportunitiesGenerous health insurance and wellness benefitsPlease review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.EEO StatementRevantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc