Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) Controller, VP

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Job Overview:

In this role, the Controller will focus on financial reporting and accounting for BXMT. Responsibilities include oversight of BXMT's SEC reporting, accounting policy, monthly close, SOX compliance, and external audit processes. The Controller will directly mange a team of three and work closely with colleagues in the FP&A operations, and legal teams to drive BXMT's financial reporting. The Controller will regularly work with the broader investment, capital markets, and asset management teams supporting BXMT.

Job Description:

Lead the accounting and reporting function for BXMT, with a focus on SEC reporting, accounting policies, and monthly close processes

Review workpapers, memos, and journal entries prepared by team members; direct focus on complex accounting matters such as CECL reserves, consolidations, and non-US subsidiaries

Directly manage three team members; oversee 6 dedicated offshore team members

Understand new transactions, accounting guidance, and regulations to determine appropriate accounting and disclosure conclusions

Primary contact for internal / external auditors; manage SOX and external audit processes

Partner with portfolio operations team for loan and financing accounting matters

Oversee treasury function, supported by Blackstone treasury and accounts payable teams

Liaise with investment, capital markets, and asset management professionals to facilitate new transactions or accounting-driven analysis

Provide support for public securities offerings and financing transactions

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate must have:

BS (or above) in Accounting with a strong academic record; CPA license strongly preferred

10+ years of experience is required; public audit experience is strongly preferred

Prior work experience in the financial services and/or real estate industries is required

Prior work experience with SEC registrants (either audit or accounting) is required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly using Excel

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.

Expected annual base salary range:

$175,000 - $225,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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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.

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