Vice President, External Reporting

About this role

Role Overview
The Vice President of External Reporting will oversee all aspects of SEC reporting, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of the Firm’s 10-Q and 10-K filings, quarterly earnings releases, and related analyses. This employee will play a critical role in shaping the Firm’s external financial communications, driving process improvements, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and disclosure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end preparation and review of all SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases), including supporting schedules and analyses

• Oversee the drafting of Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), financial disclosures, and footnotes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Manage the iXBRL filing process, ensuring data integrity and timely submission

• Direct the quarterly earnings release process, coordinating across finance, investor relations, and executive leadership to deliver clear and impactful communications

• Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry analysis to inform external reporting and strategic decision-making

• Perform technical accounting research and lead the implementation of new accounting standards and pronouncements

• Resolve complex accounting and disclosure issues, providing guidance to senior management and business partners

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, internal audit, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies, supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and audit processes

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with finance, business units, investor relations, and all levels of management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of three direct reports, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

• Drive special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required

• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in SEC reporting, accounting policy, and/or public accounting/audit

• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting guidance

• Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Oracle and TM1 is a plus

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$173,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

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.