Accounting Strategy & Policy, Vice President

Elaflo Consulting Services • New York, NY

18h

About The Position

Blackstone's Finance group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional for a promising opportunity as a vice president on the Accounting Strategy & Policy team for the firm. This role will partner closely with the Head of Accounting Strategy & Policy to drive firmwide accounting and reporting initiatives for Blackstone Inc., oversee day‑to‑day team operations, and enhance overall execution, team culture, and impact.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or a combination of Big 4 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

Responsibilities

• 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 perspective. Internal partners include 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, and 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 accounting standard setting at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, rule-making at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), IFRS accounting standard setting at the International Accounting Standards Board and related interpretations from Big 4 accounting firms.
• Assess applicability to Blackstone and our 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees