Internal Audit – Vice President – Financial Reporting Controls

Internal Audit – Vice President – Financial Reporting Controls

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, and/or risk management within the financial services industry or a related control function
• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject
• CPA certification is strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in financial concepts and operations related to finance function, including regulatory reporting controls, financial reporting, and/or tax reporting, SEC US GAAP accounting
• Proficient understanding of risks and controls in the alternative asset management industry, within financial reporting sector including global regulations
• Technical knowledge of relevant product areas
• Skilled in the analysis and interpretation of public company financials
• Proven track record of leading audits of finance function and providing actionable recommendations
• Experience using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Sigma, Tableau) for audit and risk monitoring
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance technology tools
• Collaborative with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and professional relationship management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to challenge assumptions to derive to reliable conclusions
• Highly driven, capable of multitasking, and able to deliver reliable results in a fast-paced environment
• Professional integrity, with a commitment to transparent professional communications
• Think strategically to develop innovative recommendations to mitigate risks and add value

Responsibilities

• Assist in the annual risk assessment process and drive the formation of the audit plan across finance functions to ensure comprehensive risk coverage
• Create and execute risk-based audit work programs across corporate and business finance functions that align with the annual audit plan
• Identify and evaluate key risks and controls, perform testing, document results and remediation plans to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, present to management, and monitor to resolution
• Review financial data for accuracy or to detect errors and anomalies and identify potential issues or areas for improvement
• Analyze valuation materials in advance of the Valuation Committees
• Utilize your industry experience to offer expertise and advisory support for maintaining a robust internal control framework and improve ICFR processes
• Assist in facilitation of the annual SOX Compliance program
• Identify and implement opportunities to drive efficiency and effectiveness in ICFR processes
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and participate in events to enhance your skills and knowledge of ICFR and the alternative asset management landscape
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with leadership across Blackstone, enhancing understanding of their operating and risk environments
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification is strongly preferred