HR Finance Specialist (Compensation & Benefits Accounting)

Responsibilities

The HR Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and control framework associated with complex compensation programs across multiple legal entities. The role requires deep expertise in deferred compensation arrangements, hedge accounting, bonus accruals, and HR-related accounting processes. The incumbent acts as a key subject matter expert and primary point of contact for stakeholders across Finance, Human Resources, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and reporting for Fidelity long-term incentive and deferred compensation programs, including the related hedge accounting framework.
• Manage and review bonus accrual processes for both cash-based and deferred compensation plans, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities related to compensation and benefits programs.
• Analyze and reconcile complex accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Treasury, and external stakeholders to support compensation-related initiatives and accounting requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting treatment for deferred compensation arrangements and associated hedging activities.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to regulatory and control-related inquiries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and risk management.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex accounting matters affecting Bernstein entities in the United States and Canada.

Stakeholder Management

The role requires regular interaction with senior stakeholders within the Bernstein reporting structure.

Profile required

Required Experience and Expertise

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in HR Accounting, Compensation Accounting, or a related finance function.
• Strong expertise in deferred compensation programs, long-term incentive plans, and bonus accrual accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of hedge accounting as applied to compensation-related programs.
• Proven experience supporting complex legal entity structures and cross-border operations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial control skills.
• Ability to operate independently and provide technical leadership within the team.
• Experience interacting with senior management and supporting audit and regulatory requirements.

This is a senior specialist role requiring significant technical accounting expertise, strong knowledge of compensation-related accounting matters, advanced excel skills and the ability to act as the principal subject matter expert for complex HR Accounting activities across Bernstein entities in the United States and Canada.

LANGUAGE:

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").

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