Sr. AVP, Corporate Accounting

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 

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Sr. AVP of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate finance team at Revantage. This accomplished director-level professional will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process which would include financial reporting for Revantage, and one or more Blackstone portfolio companies serviced by Revantage. In addition, this person will manage portfolio company relationships with business partners from multiple leadership teams, calculate and allocate expenses to portfolio companies with a responsibility of ensuring accuracy during the recharge process, and assist with the preparation of financial data for both internal management and external parties including Blackstone and its ecosystem. They will supervise and develop a mix of onshore and offshore direct reports as well as assist their leadership in other corporate accounting responsibilities, when necessary.

How You Add Value

Client Service

• Provide excellent customer service to corporate departments, portfolio companies and other accounting customers ensuring that their information needs, and reporting requirements are met.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with departments and portfolio companies, building trust while overseeing their accounting operations.

Corporate Finance

• Oversee the monthly closing process for corporate departments and/or one or more portfolio companies with varied organizational structures and reporting requirements ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Produce or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget to actual variance analysis for Revantage and/or one or more portfolio companies.
• Oversee and review monthly reconciliations for corporate accounts and corporate workpapers.
• Collaborate with multiple departments within the organization to help manage the cost allocation and recharge process including coding, billing, collections, analysis, and reporting.
• Subject matter expert for cost allocations and associated systems and processes.
• Maintain and adhere to existing accounting policies and assist in the development and implementation of new policies.
• Train, supervise, develop, and review the work of one or more Senior Accountants and Accountants both onshore and offshore.
• Manage established accounting deadlines.
• Assist with in-house training programs.
• Propose and implement changes to current processes that may be identified as needing improvement.
• Work with external audit and consulting firms as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience with an emphasis on cost allocations, strong project management skills, and process improvement.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience with a proven track record of managing/developing onshore and remote teams.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office combined with a high level of proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software/databases.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred:

• CPA certification
• Workday Financials experience

Base Compensation Range:

$175,000.00 To $200,000.00. 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]