Expense & Business Management

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