Internal Audit - Financial Risks and Controls - Assistant Vice President

Blackstone • New York, NY

2d • $130,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Deep knowledge of ICFR, SOX, and public company financial reporting
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting and US GAAP
• Analyze and interpret public company financial statements
• Familiarity with risks and controls in alternative asset management (private equity, real estate, credit, hedge funds)
• Demonstrated experience leading audits and influencing stakeholders
• Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Sigma, Tableau)
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity, sound professional judgment, and a strong sense of ownership
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
• CPA required

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CIA, CFA, or CISA a plus

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
• paid time off
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• discretionary bonuses
• equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level