Fund Accounting Associate

Fund Accounting Associate

Blackstone's Global Fund Finance team is seeking a Fund Accounting Associate to join the team in support of business growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviewing daily and monthly estimate and final fund NAVs.
• Preparing and reviewing capital calls and distributions allocations
• Assist in tracking investment cost and monitoring the fair value of the investments
• Preparation and oversight of quarterly NAV and portfolio reconciliation process; investigating and resolving discrepancies with internal operations teams
• Calculating management fees, distributions, waterfall allocations, and IRR
• Preparing and reviewing fund forecasts, performance estimates, attributions, and other ad-hoc projects
• Assisting in review of investor statements and internal reporting
• Coordinating with external auditors for the year-end audit process
• Overseeing and reviewing the work of the offshore team

Qualifications:

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of fund, audit, or administrator experience / 3+ years of public or private accounting experience
• Experience in private equity and/or hedge funds and/or audit preferred
• Knowledge of SEC / relevant regulatory filings for investment funds preferred
• CPA preferred
• Strong Excel skills preferred
• Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and effectively manage their own time.
• A collaborative team player, always willing to assist colleagues.

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: $100,000 - $140,000. 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. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.