Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) Controller, VP

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 Overview:

In this role, the Controller will focus on financial reporting and accounting for BXMT. Responsibilities include oversight of BXMT's SEC reporting, accounting policy, monthly close, SOX compliance, and external audit processes. The Controller will directly mange a team of three and work closely with colleagues in the FP&A operations, and legal teams to drive BXMT's financial reporting. The Controller will regularly work with the broader investment, capital markets, and asset management teams supporting BXMT.

Job Description:

• Lead the accounting and reporting function for BXMT, with a focus on SEC reporting, accounting policies, and monthly close processes
• Review workpapers, memos, and journal entries prepared by  team members; direct focus on complex accounting matters such as CECL reserves, consolidations, and non-US subsidiaries
• Directly manage three  team members; oversee 6 dedicated offshore team members
• Understand new transactions, accounting guidance, and regulations to determine appropriate accounting and disclosure conclusions
• Primary contact for internal / external auditors; manage SOX and external audit processes
• Partner with portfolio operations team for loan and financing accounting matters
• Oversee treasury function, supported by Blackstone treasury and accounts payable teams
• Liaise with investment, capital markets, and asset management professionals to facilitate new transactions or accounting-driven analysis
• Provide support for public securities offerings and financing transactions

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate must have:

• BS (or above) in Accounting with a strong academic record; CPA license strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience is required; public audit experience is strongly preferred
• 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 required
• 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:

$175,000 - $225,000

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: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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