VP - Corporate Finance Engineering Lead

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Firm Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Business Unit

BXTI-Corporate Finance Technology

Business Description

Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTi) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.   

BXTi is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.  

Job Title

VP - Corporate Finance Engineering Lead

Job Description

Blackstone values outstanding technical skills, leadership, and domain knowledge to drive impactful decisions and solutions. Joining BXTI as VP means being an integral part of a mission to redefine operational excellence in investment accounting and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design / execute finance and accounting process automation, improve STP and data accuracy across the finance ecosystem.

• Work with stakeholders to convert requirements into design & engineering specifications aimed at improving Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), General Ledger (GL), and financial reporting processes.

• Implement strong coding standards and engineering practices, produce architecture review documents.

• Develop and maintain corporate finance product roadmaps that align with organizational objectives and drive long-term business goals.

• Manage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects to ensure successful product delivery.

• Oversee end-to-end engineering and technology strategies for firm operations, with an emphasis on integrating accounting and operations systems into a cohesive data warehousing, and reporting framework.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, addressing urgent finance close issues with a strong sense of urgency.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.        

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science / engineering, or a related technical domain.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or technology operations, with at least 3 years in lead role performing code reviews, problem solving, performance tuning etc.

• Experience in C# / Python would be good.

• Strong analytical skills with experience working with databases and proficiency in SQL.

• Experience with cloud-based systems like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Snowflake.

• Familiarity with big data techniques and advanced database architecture design.

• Preferably 5 years of experience working on accounting and finance operations technology.

• Familiarity with corporate accounting processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA), General Ledger (GL), and financial reporting.

• Strong leadership capabilities, including experience handling teams, and fostering a collaborative work culture.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in dynamic environments with evolving priorities and deadlines, bringing adaptability, sound judgment, and a responsive approach, particularly when addressing time-sensitive finance close issues.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, a or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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