Perpetual Finance - Fund Accountant - Assistant Vice President

Perpetual Finance Fund Accountant – Assistant Vice President

Responsible for day-to-day activities related to fund accounting, reporting of open-ended core real estate funds administered both externally and internally

Liaise with third party fund administrator on items including, but not limited to cash, capital allocations, accruals and expense budgeting, financial statements, capital call drawdown notices, distributions, redemptions, and ad-hoc investor requests

Review quarterly estimates and final fund NAVs

Responsible for calculation of waterfall and incentive models

Manage the expense process and compliance with fund LPAs and firm policies

Responsible for financial deliverables associated with BX quarterly close

Responsible for production of quarterly and annual fund partnerships' GAAP financial statements

Coordinate with external auditors for annual audit

Review quarterly and annual financial regulatory reporting

Coordinate with internal audit to ensure SOX compliance

Collaborate with multiple internal teams including Tax, Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Legal & Compliance, Investor Client Services, FP&A, Technology, and Treasury

Responsible for management of offshore team

BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

6+ years of audit, fund or administrator experience

Experience with open-ended funds; real estate industry experience is preferred

Investment Company accounting knowledge

Knowledge of common industry performance metrics required

A collaborative team player, always willing to assist colleagues

Possess a strong work ethic and professional integrity

Works well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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: $140,000 - $200,000

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. 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.

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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

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.