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Mercedes Mambru has extensive work experience in finance and auditing. MERCEDES currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund, where they are responsible for managing the financial aspects of various welfare benefit funds and pension plans. Previously, they held the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer at the same organization. Prior to that, Mercedes worked as the Director of Finance and Accounting, Financial Planning and Budgeting at 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund, where they collaborated with the CFO on financial management and budgeting.

Before joining 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund, Mercedes worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at JetBlue Airways, where they conducted operational and financial audits and provided recommendations for process improvement. MERCEDES also managed audits and monitored adherence to regulatory and internal control procedures.

Mercedes began their career at Ernst & Young LLP as a Senior III Auditor, where they planned and coordinated audit engagements, conducted fieldwork activities, and prepared financial statements for GAAP basis audits. MERCEDES gained specialized knowledge in audits of employee benefit plans and evaluated internal accounting controls.

Prior to Ernst & Young, Mercedes worked as a Senior Auditor at Salibello & Broder LLP, overseeing audits for employee benefit plans and non-profit organizations. MERCEDES prepared financial statements and performed consolidated financial statement compilations and reviews.

Mercedes also has experience outside of the finance field, having previously worked as a Cash/Loss Prevention Manager at CompUSA, where they identified potential loss and implemented strategies to mitigate it, advised on compliance with regulations, and maintained inventory control.

Overall, Mercedes Mambru has a strong background in finance, accounting, auditing, and management, with a focus on employee benefit plans and financial statement analysis.

Mercedes Mambru obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics from Hunter College, where they studied from 1995 to 1999. Later, from 2007 to 2009, they earned an MBA in Business Administration from Norwich University.