Alternative Products Accountant

  • Company

    BlackRock Inc.

  • Location

    Wilmington, DE

  • Compensation

    not disclosed

  • Position Type

    Employee

  • Employment type

    Full time

  • Updated

    03 Jul 2008

  • eFC Ref no

    356591
See job description below

The Alternative Products group's function is to act as the interface between the funds' investment professionals, investors, and external contacts (i.e. accounting outsource providers, auditors, tax professionals, and third party sellers). The group focuses on adding value by resolving issues and providing product oversight and coordination, rather than the performance of day-to-day operational tasks and controls. The funds' investors are high net worth retail clients and institutional clients, including offshore clients. This position reports directly to a Director/Vice President.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare financial statements and oversee year end audits;

  • Prepare personalized capital statements;

  • Hold primary responsibility for oversight of the NAV of the funds;

  • Interface with clients to answer ad hoc financial and tax questions, and assist with any issues as they may arise;

  • Work with team on monthly and quarterly reporting, including the pricing of NAVs and on oversight of investor reporting.

    • Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting with at least 5 years related experience (public accounting experience a plus);

  • Financial and management reporting experience and partnership accounting experience, a MUST;

  • Partnership tax experience, a plus;

  • Private equity fund accounting experience, a plus;

  • Knowledge of complex financial instruments;

  • The ability to read, understand and follow complex partnership agreements and offering materials;

  • CPA license (or in process), a plus;

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral);

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Word;

  • Ability to prioritize a demanding workload, coupled with strong problem solving skills and a strong attention to detail;

  • Self-awareness of deadlines and good planning skills;

  • Candidate must be a self-starter and be able to work independently;

  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with all contacts.

    • Skills

    See Job Description.

    • Company:

      BlackRock Inc.

    • Recruiter Ref:

      799

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