AO/Senior Accountant Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Who We Are AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) s a leading global investment-management and research firm with more than $800 billion in assets under management and more than $4 billion of annual revenues operating in 51 locations in 26 countries, with more than 4,600 employees worldwide. We serve clients ranging from institutions to individuals and private clients and we offer independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services tailored to our clients’ unique needs. With forward-looking perspective and expertise in equities, fixed-income, alternatives and multi-asset strategies. These collective insights drive innovation and better solutions for our clients. Who You’ll Work With The Corporate Accounting team of AB is in search of an AO – Senior Accountant, SOX and General Accounting to join their U.S. Controller’s organization. The candidate will report to the Director of general accounting and will be involved in the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analysis and reporting. For Internal Financial Controls (SOX) you will be involved in overseeing the maintenance of internal control documentation such as the Company’s Risk and Control Matrix and narratives and working directly with our independent auditors on testing/validating our controls environment. You will be involved in risk assessment procedures, including scoping, as well as deficiency analysis and overall project management of the SOX controls audit. Additionally, this role works closely with Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, Legal, IT, other business units and international counterparts. The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment while still ensuring accuracy and accountability across the team.

She / He

will play an integral role in maintaining existing standards, while also assisting in the development of a more efficient and streamlined group and process. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in an accounting and or SOX management of a public company Exposure and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley 404 CPA preferred; Big Four experience desired Accrual accounting Intercompany accounting Consolidation accounting Multi-currency ledger US GAAP vs IFRS Qualifications & Skills Ability to multitask, execute and follow-through to completion Strong knowledge of US GAAP Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley 404 Direct accounting systems experience and or awareness including workflow platforms and general ledger systems preferred High attention to detail and problem-solving ability with a keen focus on continuous improvement Well-organized with the ability to prioritize Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative by nature Proficient MS Office w/ advanced Excel and Access (relational databases) knowledge Ability to synthesize and distill large amounts of data Ability to generate & implement new ideas Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities Strong client focus with the ability to respond timely Can work independently Preferred Skills Excel Super user Access Super user (relational database experience) Workday general ledger system CPA desired What You’ll Do Oversee maintenance of internal control documentation and “control mechanisms” such as the Risk and Control Matrix and narratives Implements best practice processes and controls in our business divisions and integrating them into the financial statement close process Improve internal control consistency for transactions recorded in the Company’s financial reporting systems Prepare and review monthly journal entries with heavy focus on the entire balance sheet and expense side of P&L Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analytics Prepare and review P&L variance analysis and provide management w/ analytics Provide quarterly disclosure support for financial reporting Liaise with the Financial Compensation group to ensure proper Deferred Compensation plan amortization and distributions are accounted for accurately Monitor the firms’ compliance with testing and control documentation requirements of SOX 404 from a Corporate Accounting perspective. Provide guidance and assistance to business units across the firm Review existing processes and procedures with the objective of proposing and implementing improvements. Participate in or lead special projects Nashville, Tennessee USA Nashville, Tennessee We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it’s our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you’re producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.