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Analyst General Accounting Corporate Controllers

BlackRock AMRS Finance consists of Finance professionals in fields such as Controllers, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury and Tax. Within the Controllers’ Group, we are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial data in accordance with applicable financial standards and regulatory frameworks of over 20 entities in seven countries across the region.


Job Purpose/Background

We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual to join our team as an Analyst! In this role, this individual will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial data in accordance with applicable financial standards and regulatory frameworks for entities in the U.S. and Canada. The Analyst will perform corporate accounting functions and will also assist with special ad-hoc projects. In addition, will also work closely with our tax consultants to ensure that all tax accounting processes are performed in an effective an efficient manner.


Reporting Structure

The role will report to a Director within the AMRS Corporate Accounting Group.


Key Responsibilities

Assist Director in handling all aspects of corporate accounting & regulatory reporting for entities in the U.S. and Canada.


Interacts with several departments within Finance including: Corporate Tax, Revenue Accounting, Compensation Accounting, Investment Accounting, Accounts Payable, External Reporting, Accounting Policy and Financial Planning & Analysis group. In addition, collaborates extensively with departments outside of Finance such as Legal & Compliance, Business Operations as well as Payroll among others.


Month-end close activities

  • Prepares journal entries
  • Prepares reconciliations of certain Balance Sheet accounts
  • Performs analytical reviews of account balances
  • Coordinates settlements process


Financial Reporting & Audits

  • Assists with preparation of quarterly and annual board of directors’ materials
  • Assists with preparation of interim and YE Financial Statements
  • Assists with and supports Director in the management of financial statement audits
  • Interacts with auditors


Tax

  • Assists with monthly tax compliance
  • Handles monthly tax payments process
  • Interacts with tax consultants


Special Projects

  • Assists with special projects as they occur
  • Examples: Cash repatriations, dividends, capital reductions and contributions, newly formed legal entities, etc.


The below should describe you!

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience showcasing solid understanding of accounting standards
  • Experience in preparing reconciliations, booking or auditing journal entries. Knowledge of trial balance, accrual concepts and familiarity with financial statements
  • Financial Statement Audit experience at a Big 4 firm, a plus
  • CPA or equivalent preferred
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent MS Office software skills (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Independently efficient: Owns her/his responsibilities; has a keen awareness of due dates and works in a systematically organized manner
  • Can multi-task and prioritize own workload
  • Is attentive to detail
  • Standout colleague: Works well with others; sharing thoughts while also having others views in consideration
  • Risk based approach: Exercises risk-based analysis in her/his day to day activities that allows her/his to focus on the right things at the right time
  • Can identify and elevate issues to supervisors on a timely basis as well as look for possible solutions to those issues and discuss them with management


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.

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