Vice President, Accounting Implementation Specialist - Mexico City

Want to elevate your career by being a part of the world's largest asset manager? Do you thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes stellar service? Look no further. BlackRock is currently seeking a Vice President to become part of our team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and as an individual.

We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. We have an extraordinary responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.

Team Overview

BlackRock’s Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) is responsible for the middle and back office services in support of BlackRock Solution’s outsourcing services businesses worldwide. OPS spans data and security master management, transaction management, collateral management, payments, corporate actions, reconciliations, alternative operations, and investment accounting functions. OPS is situated globally to provide operational support to our partners and clients.

BlackRock seeks an initiative-taking Vice President to support the team in delivering proprietary accounting software to clients.

The VP will support asset onboarding, variance analysis, stabilization of the monthly close process, and the transition to the client’s production support team. The ideal candidate shows a keen interest in improving processes, controls, and user experience by working closely with various departments within the BlackRock organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products, and services centered around the Aladdin ® product offering.
• Successfully lead accounting system implementations onto BlackRock Aladdin’s proprietary Aladdin® software, while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Provide feedback and improvement ideas to the product/engineering teams to enhance system functionality.
• Apply your analytical skills to identify and assess inefficiencies using a strong competence in assessing and defining new processes and procedures.
• Possess technical and accounting knowledge to understand how accounting data flows through the platform to generate journal entries and financial and regulatory reports.
• Continuously improve the control framework to reduce risk and integrate the latest business and product developments.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 6 years of proven experience in investments/markets with a focus on investment accounting
• Experience leading accounting system implementations
• Comprehensive understanding of key accounting reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Trial Balance)
• Capability to understand complex data flows with a strong emphasis in reconciling large data sets
• Proven record of demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in regulatory and accounting standards
• Experience with the following financial instruments; securities, derivatives, alternatives, and loans
• Continuous operational improvement and control enhancement mentality
• Fluency (written and oral) in English required.