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Expense & Business Management

New York, New York, United States

Financial Analysis | ReportingProvided reporting and analysis of the operating P&L for FP&A’s Annual Forecast and Global Multi-Year Strategy Plan for AllianceBernstein’s global operations. • Created and maintained detailed budget/forecasting models of the global operating spend• Reported and analyzed the budget/forecast of the firm’s global capital expenditures • Provided headcount, compensation, and operating spend analysis for multiple cost… Show more Financial Analysis | ReportingProvided reporting and analysis of the operating P&L for FP&A’s Annual Forecast and Global Multi-Year Strategy Plan for AllianceBernstein’s global operations. • Created and maintained detailed budget/forecasting models of the global operating spend• Reported and analyzed the budget/forecast of the firm’s global capital expenditures • Provided headcount, compensation, and operating spend analysis for multiple cost centers• Prepared/consolidated reporting for the monthly, quarterly, & annual variance analysis process• Managed process to approve, book, accrue, and impair capital expenditure projects• Participated in multi-year budget/forecast reviews with senior management• Regularly reviewed all analytics with senior and executive managementRisk Management | Compliance | Process ControlProvided compliance risk management of the procurement process of goods/services for AllianceBernstein’s Design & Construction, Real Estate, and Corporate Services operations.• Designed and documented internal processes• Evaluated internal operating effectiveness• Identified and resolved control weaknesses/potential fraud risks• Implemented procurement process controls for vendor due diligence, sourcing, competitive bidding (RFPs, KPIs), segregation of duties, contract management, project management, budget management, and billing/payment process for all business areas• Reported findings and solutions to senior managementSupported Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 audit process with internal and external (PwC) auditors for AB’s capital expenditures and real estate portfolio.• Wrote and maintained all SOX documentation • Ensured compliance to all SOX regulations and testing points • Led walkthrough reviews on SOX compliance and policiesCollaborated with Legal & Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Accounting, and Human Resources departments to ensure procurement policies and procedures met or exceeded firm requirements. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area