Associate, External Reporting

The External Reporting team at BlackRock is seeking an Associate to support external and internal reporting processes.

The role provides broad exposure to SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, technical accounting matters, earnings reporting, and financial controls.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Firm's SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, earnings release) and supporting schedules
• Assist with drafting MD&A, disclosures, and footnotes
• Support iXBRL filings
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the quarterly earnings release process
• Perform peer and competitor disclosure reviews and benchmarking analyses
• Perform accounting/disclosure research and implement new accounting pronouncements
• Analyze and help resolve accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation reviews
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reporting processes through automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions
• Engage in and manage ad hoc projects (system upgrades and testing, process improvements, documentation, and other training manual updates/presentations)
• Compile documentation for auditors and SOX teams on a quarterly basis
• Liaise with controllers globally and all levels of management as required to gather responses for time-sensitive inquiries

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• 1–5 years of experience in audit or accounting
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient skills in MS Office, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, FCCS, ARCS, Active Disclosures, or iXBRL tools is a plus

The salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00.

Benefits include healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.