Senior Accountant of Investment Accounting

Who You’ll Work With:

The Corporate Accounting team of AB is in search of an AO – Senior Accountant of Investment Accounting to join their U.S. Controller’s organization. The candidate will report to the Manager of Accounting and will be involved in the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analysis and reporting. 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 You’ll Do:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analytics

• Prepare and review P&L variance analysis and provide management w/ analytics

• Perform consolidation adjustments for legal entities and select mutual funds

• Provide quarterly disclosure support for financial reporting

• Communication within Finance process owners to gather budgets & expectations on a quarterly basis (i.e., firm meetings, marketing campaign launch, etc.)

• Liaison with Printing & Fulfillment, Distribution Services and TA Admin Services related to Promotions and Servicing

• Monitor the firm’s 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

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting (or finance related)

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting

• CPA preferred

• Must have proven experience in accrual-based accounting practices

• Experience with intercompany accounting is a plus

• Familiarity with Consolidation accounting preferred

• Multi-currency ledger experience preferred

• US GAAP vs IFRS preferred

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to multitask, execute and follow-through to completion

• 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

• Workday Financials or other ledger maintenance

About AB 

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 57 locations operating in 26 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! 

All are encouraged to apply. 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 and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.