Associate, External Reporting

About the role

The External Reporting team is seeking an Associate to support the firm's external and internal reporting processes. This role provides broad exposure to SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, technical accounting matters, earnings reporting, and financial controls. The wider External Reporting/Corporate Control group works on the quarterly earnings release, SEC-related filings, EPS and share count calculations, preparation of monthly senior management reports, maintenance of the global balance sheet reconciliation system, and monthly consolidation process. The team is also responsible for the consolidation of BlackRock’s books and records.

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of the Firm’s SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, earnings release) and supporting schedules
• Assist with drafting MD&A, disclosures and footnotes
• Support iXBRL filings
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the quarterly earnings release process
• Perform peer and competitor disclosure reviews and benchmarking analyses
• Perform accounting/disclosure research, and implement new accounting pronouncements
• Analyze and help resolve accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation reviews
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes through automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Engage in and manage ad hoc projects (system upgrades and testing, process improvements, documentation and other training manual updates/presentations)
• Compile documentation for our auditors and SOX teams on a quarterly basis
• Liaise with controllers globally and all levels of management as required to gather responses for time-sensitive inquiries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• 1–5 years of experience in audit or accounting

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient skills in MS Office, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, FCCS, ARCS, Active Disclosures, or iXBRL tools is a plus

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits (strong retirement plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Pay

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00.

Schedule

BlackRock’s hybrid work model: employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities.