Analyst, Accountant

Who We Are

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.

With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.

What We Value: Our Culture

Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.​

At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.

Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.

Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

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Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Why This Role Is Valuable

The Analyst, Accounting is responsible for performing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations, account analysis, and review of financial reports/support for Blackstone portfolio companies and Revantage. The Analyst, Accounting will ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and resolve accounting related issues.

How You Add Value

Functional

• Perform monthly/quarterly account analysis and roll-forwards of selected general ledger accounts to ensure accounts properly reflect the company’s financial position in accordance with company policy and GAAP.

• Review ledger detail, record adjusting journal entries, and prepare supporting schedules for GAAP-based financial statements.

• Assist in the preparation of property financial statements and work papers monthly.

• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements, including footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.

• Assist in the monthly/quarterly reporting to lenders, joint venture partners and portfolio companies.

• Coordinate with the treasury team to ensure that all financing transactions are properly and timely accounted for.

• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for portfolio companies and stand-alone investments.

• Review property-level financial results, mostly prepared by third-parties, to ensure results properly reflect the company’s financial position and are in accordance with GAAP.

• Prepare bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed.

• Assess and react to changing business conditions, in terms of their impact to the supported organization.

• Ensure team’s processes and procedures support the department’s goals according to guidelines and policies.

• On-board and account for acquisitions, dispositions, and other similar transactions.

Relationship Management

• Accountable to portfolio company’s or joint venture partner’s satisfaction with the accounting team’s performance, responsiveness, and interactions.

• Lead initiatives to ensure smooth business partner experience across the team.

• Become day-to-day go-to person for Revantage business partners, including portfolio company, joint venture partners, and Blackstone.

• Respond to business partner inquiries and commit to deliverables by leveraging resources across the team.

• Partner with other team members to identify and drive external relationships with the team’s key contacts and stakeholders, including third-party accounting departments and third-party operators’ accounting teams.

• Assist other portfolio companies during project initiatives on an as-needed basis.

What You Bring To The Role

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Finance, Accounting or closely related field

• Minimum 1 year of experience in general accounting and/or financial analysis

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Knowledge of accounting software and databases (e.g. Workday, ARGUS)

• General understanding of financial models, corporate financials and regulatory market

• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Available for limited travel

Preferred:

• CPA certification

• Real estate industry experience

Base Compensation Range:

$65,000.00 To $75,000.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation:  This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

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Perks for You

• Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Hybrid Work Policy
  • Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
  • Summer Fridays
  • Work From Anywhere Month
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement

Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email  [email protected]