Director, General Accounting / Corporate Controllers - New York at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of experience in consulting, portfolio management, operations, fund accounting, or related areas with a focus on private funds and private markets investments
Former big-4 audit and lead controller experience in the alternative asset industry is preferred
Proven ability to lead a distributed team of 30+ individuals with strong people management skills
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience is required; CPA preferred
Understanding of systems and data architecture is essential
Familiarity with eFront and/or Aladdin is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized and adaptable to variable deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated success in high-performance or high-demand environments
Initiative and a willingness to contribute beyond the scope of the role to achieve team and firm objectives

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Alternative Operations and Private Markets leadership to improve the operating model for private funds, incorporating best-in-class processes and innovative technology
Partner with client-facing teams to support client due diligence meetings and requests
Work closely with Portfolio Management, Operations, and Client Servicing/Reporting teams to develop a robust operating model for the Alternatives platform
Serve as the main point of contact for critical issues with our business partners
Coordinate process re-engineering to identify risk areas, implement scalable solutions, and drive efficiencies
Develop mechanisms to monitor business as usual (BAU) processes and produce platform-wide metrics to better understand the highest areas of risk in our oversight model
Provide thought leadership and guide the team towards increased independence in BAU and fund ownership
Engage team members in career development conversations to promote growth and skill improvement
Collaborate with external fund administrators to improve controls, reduce operational risk, and increase accuracy
Participate in health checks to evaluate operational frameworks for efficient service from administrators
Resolve operational issues in collaboration with external service providers, internal team members, and other BlackRock groups
Actively participate as a voting member on private valuation committees for direct co-investments
Ensure process documentation and controls are regularly updated and reviewed
Lead cash management and credit facility meetings with senior team members within the Alternatives platform
Engage in new product onboarding with Product Oversight and Fee Oversight teams, including a detailed review of draft legal documents, especially fee mechanics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingAlternative InvestmentsRisk ManagementProcess Re-engineeringClient ServicingPortfolio ManagementOperationsFinancial ReportingMetrics AnalysisThought Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Director, General Accounting / Corporate Controllers role?

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Is this position remote or does it require working in New York?

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What experience is required for this role?

The role requires 15+ years of experience in consulting, portfolio management, operations, fund accounting, or related areas with a focus on private funds and private markets investments.

What is the company culture like at BlackRock?

BlackRock fosters an environment that values positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance, while committing to innovation, excellence, and engaging employees in collective success.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate will have 15+ years of experience in consulting, portfolio management, operations, or fund accounting focused on private funds and private markets, along with leadership skills to collaborate across teams and drive operational improvements.