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

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

A successful Sr. AVP of Fund Accounting combines intellectual agility, precision, and a relentless work ethic with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, communicate across all levels of leadership, and navigate dynamic organizations with strategic vision and emotional intelligence. They thrive in detail while maintaining a firm grasp of the big picture, driving trust, clarity, and performance in high-stakes environments.

How You Add Value

Functional:

Lead, manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing direction, establishing priorities and goals, and ensuring resources are available to accomplish goals
Implement and document policies, procedures, processes and controls as needed for all areas of department responsibility
Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures
Assist with internal and external audits and serve as primary liaison to auditing firms
Oversee production of standardized financial and management reports across all asset classes
Coordinate the collection of required monthly financial information from asset class teams
Manage processes and ensure all accounting, month-end/quarter-end deliverables and reporting are completed timely and accurately
Support the asset acquisition and disposition processes conducted by portfolio companies and Blackstone
Coordinate activities with portfolio companies external accounting service providers as needed
Provide guidance and direction on accounting policies utilized by Blackstone and Portfolio Companies
Assist accounting teams in addressing different accounting requirements of Blackstone Real Estate Funds (private entities, public entities, joint ventures, REIT)
Manage the process to prepare reports required by lenders subject to financing as needed
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Identify and implement a training plan to enable team members to support multiple asset classes and functions
Relationship Management:
Accountable to Blackstone and its real estate Portfolio Company's for timely and accurate reporting
Lead initiatives to ensure smooth business partner experience across the team
Serve as the primary daily point of contact for Revantage business partners and Blackstone
Respond to business partner inquiries and commit to deliverables by leveraging resources across the team
Partner with senior managers to identify and drive external relationships with the team's key contacts and stakeholders

What You Bring to the Role

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate accounting including experience with financial reporting
Minimum 3 years of experience leading and managing a team
CPA certification
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements/public company reporting
Knowledge of REIT accounting and reporting
Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent client service skills and ability to partner with multiple, diverse stakeholders
Ability to identify, develop and execute a business strategy for an organization and manage the associated financial reporting
Strong change management skills with the ability to drive organizational, process and technology change
Passion for making business processes more efficient and successful
Experience with developing, implementing and monitoring internal controls
Strong team player with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, while thriving in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

Big 4 Public Accounting experience
Commercial real estate fund reporting experience (open-ended fund, closed-end fund, separate account, and/or REIT-related)
Experience with Workday Financials, Yardi, or MRI, and financial reporting tools

Base Compensation Range:
$185,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually. 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.

Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

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

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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 talent@revantage.com

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