Internal Audit - Financial Risks and Controls - Assistant Vice President

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Position Title

Internal Audit – Assistant Vice President (Financial Risks and Controls) – New York

Blackstone Internal Audit

Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) provides independent assurance to executive management and the Blackstone Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Firm’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. BXIA plays a critical role in supporting Blackstone’s SOX Compliance Program, by providing oversight, expertise, and quality assurance across financial reporting controls.  

Job Description

As an Assistant Vice President within BXIA, you will be a trusted advisor to the business and a key contributor to our global internal audit and financial reporting controls program. This role is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep expertise in financial reporting controls, who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

The candidate will gain broad exposure to Blackstone’s global platform while helping to strengthen our control environment and drive continuous innovation. This is a highly visible role with meaningful interaction across finance, technology, and senior leadership with strong potential for expanded leadership responsibilities within BXIA.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Support the finance organization annual risk assessment process, including identification of emerging risks, and drive the formation of a risk-based audit plan to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• High Impact Audits: Lead and perform audits across Blackstone global businesses with a focus on financial reporting.
• Risk and Control Evaluation: Identify key risks, assess controls design and operating effectiveness, document results, and develop pragmatic remediation.
• Financial Reporting Insight: Review quarterly financial information, analyze public company financial statements, and identify trends, anomalies, or improvement opportunities.
• Valuation Oversight: Analyze valuation materials in advance of Valuation Committee reviews.
• Leverage Data & Analytics: Use data analytics to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for continuous auditing and smarter risk coverage.
• Deliver Clear Reporting: Prepare concise, high‑quality audit reports that clearly communicate risks, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the Business: Build strong relationships with senior Finance leadership, controllers, and process owners to serve as a subject matter expert on financial reporting controls.
• Drive Improvement & Innovation: Identify ways to improve audit and SOX processes, champion innovation, and help modernize the internal audit function.
• Develop Talent: Coach, mentor, and help develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Stay Current: Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices relevant to ICFR and alternative asset management.

Qualifications

We are seeking intellectually curious, driven professionals who combine strong technical expertise with sound judgment and excellent communication skills.

Experience & Education

• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or internal audit within financial services
• Strong experience auditing financial reporting controls; exposure to alternative investment vehicles preferred
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Technical Expertise

• Deep kn