Mark Comfort
About Mark Comfort
Mark Comfort is a Finance Manager at Alight Solutions with over 20 years of experience in financial, operational, and administrative roles. He has held various positions in both the public and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of technology, strategic planning, and thorough variance analyses.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Mark Comfort currently serves as a Finance Manager at Alight Solutions. He was promoted to this role following the sale of a significant business unit by Aon in May 2017. At Alight Solutions, he provides full-spectrum support to the Client Management team, which oversees more than $2 billion in annual revenue. He emphasizes the importance of thorough variance analyses and advocates for strategic plans that go beyond a simple checklist of goals.
Past Experience at Robert Half Management Resources
From 2013 to 2014, Mark Comfort worked at Robert Half Management Resources as a Project Manager and Senior Financial Analyst in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. During his 11-month tenure, he utilized his expertise in finance and project management to lead various initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in financial and operational roles.
Previous Role at Duke University
Mark Comfort was employed at Duke University as a Business Manager from 2007 to 2012. For five years in Durham, NC, he managed business operations, focusing on effective budget management by understanding the organization’s operational needs. He stressed the importance of aligning policies and procedures with the organization’s key values and mission for success.
Career at Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR)
From 2006 to 2007, Mark Comfort worked as a Program Analyst at the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) in Baghdad, Iraq. During his one-year stint, he contributed to program analysis and management, further enhancing his understanding of strategic planning and operational efficiency in a complex and challenging environment.
Educational Background
Mark Comfort studied at Penn State University, where he gained foundational knowledge and skills that propelled his career in finance and operations. He also attended Canton High School and The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. His educational background laid the groundwork for his belief in technology as a 'force multiplier' when used effectively.