Global Fund Finance - Real Estate - Vice President

About the role

The Global Fund Finance – Real Estate Accounting group is responsible for the fund financial reporting and all aspects of accounting related to the Blackstone Real Estate Partners funds (“BREP”). The group mainly provides support to the front office professionals, addressing a variety of investor relations matters, and works with business development on new Funds and products. Additionally, the team supports Blackstone’s internal marketing group and primarily deals with statistical and performance related data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the funds’ quarterly close process and reporting to the public company, including booking investment valuations, performance fees, line-of-credit activity, cash balances, and expense allocations.
• Review the funds’ quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Review supporting workpapers and schedules for underlying financial statement balances.
• Review investor’s quarterly capital account statements.
• Review financial reporting of the funds’ underlying holding companies/SPV entities.
• Oversee and review regulatory filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, CIMA filings and Annex IV reporting.
• Cook up with internal and external auditors across all phases of the annual audit process, including SOX 404 compliance.
• Maintain and review waterfall models, including management fee, contribution, and distribution calculations.
• Oversee the preparation and review of investor management fee, capital contribution, and distribution notices.
• Ensure timely and professional responses to investor inquiries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members across global locations.
• Maintain and review internal cash movements in coordination with BX Treasury.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Investor Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Valuations, Regional Finance and Legal and Compliance.
• Support the testing, implementation, and enhancement of technology initiatives to drive process efficiencies and continuous improvement across finance functions.

Qualifications

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA and/or CFA preferred.
• 12+ years of real estate and/or private equity fund accounting, Big 4, or fund administrator experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective interacting with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment and manage concurrent projects.
• Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Expected annual base salary range: $150,000 - $250,000

Schedule

Full-time