Total 6 accounting auditing job vacancies in Construction / Property category in The United States of America

Who we are looking for

An individual who is willing to become a leader within the Private Equity and Real Assets Fund Services business unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group. The team comprises of dedicated accounting professionals who are passionate about delivering financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to premier PE / RE fund clients.

We are looking for talent who can join this growing team in Atlanta, GA and are passionate about building innovative solutions to revolutionize how State Street services our customers.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions, is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.

Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities Through continuous communications with clients and business partners, you will manage multiple functions including, but not limited to:

• Maintaining the general ledger for various fund entities
• Preparing supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules and capital account allocations
• Preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data
• Reviewing and/or preparing of capital calls, distributions and bank reconciliations
• Preparing management, annual and incentive fee calculations
• Preparing various client correspondences
• Calculating waterfalls and capital account allocations
• Ensuring compliance with legal documents
• Maintaining working relationship with all client contacts, auditors, tax, lawyers and banking personnel
• Be part of Special projects as requested

What Do We Need From You?

• A college degree (accounting preferred) and at least 3+ years of general ledger accounting or audit experience
• Advanced Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, vlookup)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Fund accounting or Public Accounting experience
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Experience leading verbal and written communications at senior levels with internal and external clients
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant, Property will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team and responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions in addition to overseeing and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively and efficiently completed.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain and oversee the accounting books and records of a property portfolio in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Manage and accurately record tenant billing and collections, accounts payable and the monthly closing process.
• Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly portfolio wide analytics.
• Analyze each property’s respective lease agreements for appropriate billing and compliance.
• Oversee and manage one or more Property Accountants. Support and mentor Property Accountants to master role and responsibilities.
• Review monthly reports for each property. Includes analyzing monthly fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances and reconciling account balances to underlying supporting documentation and business activity.
• Communicate monthly results to Asset Management and Finance Departments.
• Prepare and review annual operating budgets for property portfolio. Includes coordination with Asset Management and Finance Departments and each property’s respective property management team for approval of operating budgets.
• Assist external reporting team with the preparation and review of reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with the Internal Revenue Service. Requires coordination with auditors and tax.
• Analyze loan agreements and coordinate with Finance Department to manage compliance with loan agreements.
• Assist with construction management which can include, monitoring jobs for completion, approving invoices and job set-up, job close-out and working with the development team on draw requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies.
• Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred. 
• Experience with Yardi and Avid preferred.
• A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required.
• The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical.
• Requires the ability to self-manage, independently exercise professional and technical judgement, problem solve and take initiative.
• An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required.

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $337 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, residential, office, hospitality and retail. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT), a U.S. non-listed REIT, and Blackstone’s European yield-oriented strategy. Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).  

Job Title: Real Estate Financial Reporting & Accounting, Associate

Job Overview:

In this role, the Associate will be an integral member of the BXMT Finance team, with a focus on financial reporting and accounting for BXMT. The focus of the team is to produce reporting of BXMT’s financial results for stockholders and senior management. Responsibilities will include maintaining the accounting records, SEC reporting, accounting policy, and supporting BXMT’s audit process. The Associate will be working closely with the broader real estate debt strategies group, including the operations team, the FP&A team, and legal/compliance.

Job Description:

• Assist with the preparation of BXMT’s 10-Q and 10-K filings
• Prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers for internal review and to support the audit process
• Prepare and review accounting entries leveraging the offshore team and automated systems
• Liaise with external consultants for derivatives, tax compliance, and other business activity
• Liaise with internal and external counsel and auditors regarding new accounting pronouncements and regulatory compliance (incl. SOX controls testing)
• Assist with accounting for subsidiaries and joint ventures
• Liaise with portfolio operations and FP&A teams for loan and financing accounting matters
• Assist with the daily treasury function
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and system implementations as necessary
• Provide support for public securities offerings and financing transactions

Qualifications:

• BS (or above) in Accounting with a strong academic record; CPA license strongly preferred
• 4+ years of public or public/private accounting experience is required
• Prior work experience in the financial services and/or real estate industries is required
• Prior work experience with SEC registrants (either audit or accounting) is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly using Excel

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:

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: 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, pregnancy, 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

Job Title:

Blackstone Global Fund Finance Open-Ended Funds BPP – Assistant Vice President

Job Description:

• Responsible for day-to-day activities related to the fund accounting and reporting of open-ended and closed-ended core real estate funds administered both externally and internally
• Liaise on a daily basis with third party fund administrator including, but not limited to cash, capital allocations and reconciliations, financial statements, capital call drawdown notices, distributions, redemptions, and investor requests
• Responsible for fund level operating activities including deal funding, investor funding, all cash activities, line of credit, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting
• Responsible for deliverables associated with BX quarterly close
• Responsible for production of quarterly and annual financial statements fund partnerships’ GAAP financial statements
• Responsible for calculation of complex waterfall and incentive models
• Liaise with external auditors
• Coordinate with internal audit to ensure SOX compliance
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams including Tax, Acquisition, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Legal & Compliance, Investor Client Services, local Finance, Technology, and Treasury
• Responsible for offshore team coordination

Qualifications

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance is required and CPA is preferred
• 7+ Years of public accounting/private fund accounting experience
• Experience with open-ended funds, real estate and/or private equity industry is preferred
• Knowledge of Investment Company accounting required
• Strong technical accounting experience required
• Investran experience a plus
• Understanding of common industry performance metrics required
• Advanced excel skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment
• Highly organized and proactive
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic culture
• Detail oriented and possess strong work ethic; ability to multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments; strong time management skills
• Ideal candidates would have a commitment to excellence in their work product and a desire to learn and grow as a professional

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:

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: 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, pregnancy, 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.

My client is a global Financial Institution in the Funds space, looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join and assist in leading the Real Estate Fund Accounting team. This is a valuable opportunity to gain people management experience while leveraging on Fund Accounting experience.

Why apply:

· High visibility position as the main point of contact for assigned clients and with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth overall operations

· Handle a portoflio of international clients, overseeing multi-currency fund accounting

· ATO Certified company

Key responsibilities:

· Ensure accurate financial statements, Capital Account Statements, NAV Calculations, Waterfall and Equalisation workings

· Liaise with Fund Investors to ensure that investor reporting requirements are met

Key requirements:

· 5+ years of work experience with demonstrated experience in Private Equity or Real Estate Fund Accounting

Interested parties please click 'Apply Now' or send an updated CV to a.valenzuela@gravitasgroup.com for an immediate response. For any queries, please contact AV at +65 6360 2962 for a confidential discussion.

My client is a global Financial Institution looking for an experienced candidate for an Assistant Manager for Fund Accounting to join the growing team, with a focus on Real Estate Fund Accounting. This is a great opportunity for candidates to gain experience in a reviewership role, while being a point-of-contact with top tier clients.

Why apply:

• High visibility position as the point of contact between Fund investors and the Business
• Join a collaborative and experienced team of experienced Fund Accountants
• Gain further experience in reviewership, great for experienced candidates looking for vertical progression
• ATO Certified

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and account management
• Ensure accurate NAV calculations and Capital Account Statements, waterfall and equalization workings
• Manage and maintain relationships between the company and Client Accounts as the primary point of contact
• Client onboarding
• Training of juniors

Key requirements

• Open to candidates with Big 4 audit experience in asset/wealth/capital/fund management companies
• 5+ years experience in Fund Accounting for Private Equity or Real Estate

Interested parties please click 'Apply Now' or send an updated CV to a.valenzuela@gravitasgroup.com for an immediate response. For any queries, please contact AV at +65 6360 2962 for a confidential discussion.