Who You'll Work With:
The Corporate Accounting team of AB is in search of an AO
– Senior Accountant to join their U.S. Controller’s organization.
The candidate will report to the Director 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 Admin Services,
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. You 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 to Financial Reporting

• 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 project

What We're Looking For:

• 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 in 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

• Excel super user

• Access super user (relational database experience)

• SmartStream G/L or similar ledger package

• Cognos Reporting or similar tools

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting

• CPA preferred

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with lease accounting (ASC 842)

• Accrual accounting, Intercompany accounting or consolidation accounting

• Multi-currency ledger

• US GAAP vs IFRS

Location: Nashville, Tennessee USA

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!