Accounting Strategy & Policy, Senior Vice President

Blackstone's Finance Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional for a vice‑president role on the Accounting Strategy & Policy team.

• Proactively identify accounting policy issues and develop practical solutions.
• Advise internal clients on appropriate accounting treatment, particularly with respect to accounting for new and complex products and transactions across both GAAP and non‑GAAP / metric reporting perspectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as shareholder relations, FP&A, business development, valuation, legal & compliance, and controllership.
• Provide structuring advice for new and complex products and transactions with emphasis on consolidation, financial instruments, revenue recognition, compensation, and valuation.
• Lead cross‑functional projects to design, enhance, and implement accounting policies, processes, and controls.
• Provide accounting and finance advice to deal teams and portfolio companies across all Blackstone businesses.
• Manage and develop a team of three; support talent development, hiring, and overall team planning.
• Monitor relevant US GAAP standard‑setting at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, rule‑making at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), IFRS standard‑setting at the International Accounting Standards Board, and related interpretations from Big4 accounting firms.
• Assess applicability to Blackstone and its portfolio companies and lead implementation of new standards, rules, or interpretations related to US GAAP and non‑GAAP measures.
• Support firmwide compliance with SEC independence rules by coordinating with accounting firms, business units, and portfolio companies, developing training materials, and designing policies and procedures.

• 10+ years of experience with a Big4 accounting firm or a combination of Big4 and industry experience; financial services industry experience preferred.
• Deep technical accounting expertise and strong analytical skills.
• Solution‑oriented, creative thinker with strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, reliable, detail‑oriented, and strong judgment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic; committed to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Expected annual base salary range: $150,000 – $275,000. 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.

Additional compensation and benefits include comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and FSA), paid time off, life insurance, a 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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