Staff Auditor

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Job description

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Link Logistics Real Estate ("Link") is an industrial real estate operating platform owned by Blackstone. Link currently manages a national portfolio of high-quality, well-located industrial assets totaling over 400 million square feet throughout the United States, with approximately $1.5B in the development pipeline. Established by Blackstone in 2019 as a best-in-class logistics real estate operating platform, Link brings customers the highest quality logistics portfolio, operating at the highest standard. The company's properties are at the center of the modern supply chain, helping its customers move products faster and more efficiently than ever before. Link's real estate investment business operates a diverse portfolio, including an unsurpassed selection of last-mile facilities in highly sought-after urban infill locations.

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has $174B of investor capital under management. The company is one of the world's largest property owners, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, multifamily, and single-family housing, office, hospitality, and retail.

Link acquires, leases, develops, and manages commercial properties throughout the United States. The Company is a subsidiary of Blackstone and manages its $60B+ industrial real estate platform. As passionate as we are about our real estate, we are just as committed to our most valuable asset - our employees. Employment with Link is an environment where you'll experience engaging work, mutual respect, and people-first values. We are currently in search of an Internal Controls and Compliance staff to enable Link to further reach our goals.

Position Objective
The objectives of the Internal Controls and Compliance function are to assist all levels of management of the Company and the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. The department accomplishes this by furnishing management with analyses, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed and by promoting effective control at reasonable cost. To perform these objectives, the department has a dual responsibility in compliance and business advisory services. This position will primarily be responsible for working with the Director of Internal Controls.

The function has frequent interaction with senior management and provides individuals within the department with an opportunity to become knowledgeable in almost all functions of the company. This position reports directly to the Director of Internal Controls and Compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in testing and reviewing internal controls as required by company polices while documenting work to substantiate results. This testing will include exposure to various levels of company personnel and significant accounting, financial, and information technology processes.

Assist in the creation of review programs for departmental and operational functions that provides for a comprehensive and objective review of compliance with company policies and procedures.

Assistance to the company's external auditors; provide comprehensive workpapers covering areas as required of the external auditor.

Participate in various special project work deemed necessary by the Director of Internal Controls and Compliance.

Gaining a thorough understanding of the business and industry, as well as the Company's accounting processes and procedures. This will involve sitting in on interviews, objective note taking, and synthesis of abstract information into practical application.

Assist in provide continuous improvement recommendations for both internal control procedures and for company processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum 1 year of prior accounting and/or auditing experience (may be waived for qualified internal non-accounting candidate)

4 year degree in accounting

Prior Real Estate experience a plus

Language Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Internal and External Contacts

Ability to interface regularly in both verbal and written form with all levels of employees regarding a wide range of property management and other matters relating to Link. Interface with various department heads within the Company. Extensive contact with tenants, outside vendors, and executive peers. Some matters handled may be of a confidential nature.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have excellent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Other Skills & Abilities

Strong degree of professionalism and commitment to customer service

Solid problem solving, time management, and organizational skills

Self-starter, but can function effectively as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion

Well-developed analytical skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Detail oriented and possess excellent documentation skills

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email

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