Blackstone Perpetual Finance BXPE US - Finance - Associate

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Job Title:

Blackstone Perpetual Finance BXPE US – Finance – Associate

Job Description:

• Responsible for day-to-day activities related to the accounting and reporting of an open-ended private equity fund administered internally
• Partner with others across the firm to strike NAV monthly
• Work directly with internal and external teams on projects including, but not limited to validating corporate level activity, monthly subscription activity, promote calculations, management fee calculations, NAV allocations, liquidity forecasting, and corporate G&A
• Manage day-to-day activities of offshore team
• Assist with the review of the 10-Q, 10-K, and other recurring SEC filings
• Responsible for quarterly close of BX deliverables  
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors 
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and projects

Qualifications:

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA license is preferred
• 4+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience with public companies, open-ended fund, the private equity industry, and/or retail fund is preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and possesses a strong work ethic; effectively multi-tasks and executes 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:

$105,000 - $150,000

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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