Alternatives Fund Accounting, Associate

About this role

Team Overview

The Global Accounting and Product Services (GAAPS) division is responsible for providing operational support to BlackRock's portfolio management teams and clients. GAAPS is central to BlackRock's operations in providing subject matter expertise, monitoring fund administrator service delivery in relation fund accounting and financial reporting, monitoring operational capacity for new products, contributing to projects in relation to product launches and collaborating closely with fund administrators, auditors, fund directors and portfolio managers. The group comprises of a number of teams and is organized both functionally and regionally.

Role Responsibilities

• Acting as Controller for multiple products within open ended and close ended Fund accounting domain.

• Primary responsibilities relate to ensuring successful end to end NAV review sign off, performance fee analysis, cash flow analysis, capital activity including distributions and capital calls, vendor and corporate invoicing.

• Partner capital account statement and Financial Statement review analysis.

• Ensuring smooth delivery of Audit and Regulatory reporting.

• Support new product launches and liquidation.

• Ensuring smooth input and reconciliation of data received from third parties into internal systems.

• Lead collaboration with external service providers, internal team members and other BlackRock groups to resolve operational issues, as identified

• Actively ensure a best in strong in-class control environment exists internally in an oversight capacity and externally within our 3rd party administrators.

Experience

• 6 to 9 years of investment / fund accounting experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance. CA, CMA, CPA a plus.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Accurate and effective accounting skills including knowledge of GAAP and financial documents.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively time manage projects and team members, work under pressure, and produce results.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with a focus on Excel.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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