Associate, Treasury Accounting

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock Finance consists of finance professionals in disciplines including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax, Finance Controls, Sourcing and Vendor Management, Finance Platform Support and Controllers. Treasury Accounting, which is included within Controllers, is a team with presence in Atlanta and New York, responsible for corporate investment accounting activities globally.

Team Overview

This is a globally focused role in a team which is core to Finance Controllers. The role interacts with both Finance and non-Finance teams around the globe providing opportunity to understand business growth and product development while developing key relationships. This role will provide the candidate with the scope to effect positive change to the control environment by harnessing system capabilities and constantly evaluating processes and procedures to create value for the firm.

The Treasury Accounting Team is responsible for the monthly accounting and reporting of BlackRock’s corporate investment portfolio, derivatives, fund consolidations, cash accounts, and external debt wich includes: Utilizing and maintaining global software to facilitate payments and investment accounting, general ledger control for corporate investment and derivative accounting, and support business growth through technology and scalable process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare reporting and supporting schedules for 10Q and 10K filings

• Reconcile investment activity in sub-ledger systems

• Ensure timely application of cash for investments and maintain appropriate supporting details for outstanding unsettled trades

• Assist in the reporting of monthly non-operating income to management

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to the general ledger

• Partnering with the business/stakeholders to gain understanding/improve end to end processes

• Participate in testing and other ad hoc projects, including technology enhancements

• Partnering with business management and global accounting service teams to resolve queries and enhance controls

Knowledge/Experience:

• 3-6 years of public accounting experience (preferably in the “Big 4”) or work experience in Corporate Accounting a plus

• Working understanding of investment products and related accounting topics preferred

• Knowledge of Oracle Financials, Aladdin, and Coupa is desirable but not essential

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Competencies:

• Strong written and spoken English language essential

• Self-motivated team member

• Ability to recognize and resolve problems

• Excellent attention to details

• Customer oriented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to meet tight time schedules

• A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$90,000.00 - USD$120,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.