Senior Associate, Fund Reporting

Revantage•Chicago, IL

11d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services. With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive. The Senior Associate, Fund Reporting is responsible for the preparation and review of Investment and Fund Level Reporting both in accordance with GAAP and Operational Asset Management Reporting. The Senior Associate Fund Reporting will also partner with the Asset Class Managers in preparing consolidated financials and investment level variance analysis. This position is based out of Revantage’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or closely related field
Big 4 public accounting experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in general accounting and/or financial analysis
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficient understanding of financial models, corporate financials and regulatory market
Knowledge of accounting software and databases (e.g. Workday)
General understanding of financial models, corporate financials, and regulatory market
Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

CPA certification
Real estate industry experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/ annual reports with a focus on Fund level reporting
Prepare and partner with Accounting teams to reconcile various Fund level data points
Coordinate report updates and reviews with managers and accountants on the Fund reporting team
Confirm that Fund reporting is in accordance with GAAP or internal asset management reporting, ensuring results properly reflect the company’s financial position.
Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements, including footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules
Partner with Revantage leadership to streamline reporting and provide greater insight to operations
Perform monthly/quarterly account analysis and roll-forwards of selected general ledger accounts to ensure accounts properly reflect the company’s financial position in accordance with company policy and GAAP
Review ledger detail, record adjusting journal entries, and prepare supporting schedules for GAAP-based financial statements
Assist in the monthly/quarterly reporting to lenders, joint venture partners and Blackstone real estate portfolio companies, as needed
Assess and react to changing business conditions, in terms of their impact to the supported organization
Ensure team’s processes and procedures support the department’s goals according to guidelines and policies
Document standard operating procedures
Support the on-boarding and accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactions
Accountable to Blackstone and its real estate portfolio company’s satisfaction with the accounting team’s performance, responsiveness, and interactions
Lead initiatives to ensure smooth business partner experience across the team
Respond to business partner inquiries and commit to deliverables by leveraging resources across the team
Become day-to-day go-to person for Revantage business partners, including portfolio company, joint venture partners, and Blackstone
Partner with other team members to identify and drive external relationships with the team’s key contacts and stakeholders, including third-party accounting departments and third-party operators’ accounting teams
Assist other portfolio companies during project initiatives as needed