Corporate Consolidation & Financial Reporting - Associate/AVP

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Corporate Consolidation and Reporting Group is seeking an experienced professional to join their team. This role is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm's books and records to produce consolidated financial statements for the Firm, its segments, and legal entities. Within the Finance division, the team partners with global business units by providing management, review, analysis, and advisory services for the Firm's financial and capital resources. This position falls under the Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Job Family, which oversees financial accounting and reporting systems, database management, capital and liquidity reporting, and external reporting functions. Morgan Stanley, a global leader in financial services since 1935, is known for its continuous evolution and innovation in serving clients and communities across more than 40 countries. This is not a senior-level role.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or similar field
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring data integrity while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytic capabilities, including ability to summarize complex business issues and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity
• Superior Excel, Pivot tables, Macro, and general MS Office skills
• Understanding of financial systems, reporting and business processes
• 3-7 years of experience
• Adaptable to the changing demands of a reporting environment while being responsive to the needs of management

Nice To Haves

• SAP-BPC/EPM preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting control framework by ensuring compliance with both client requirements and internal policies.
• Perform the Firm's monthly equity pick up process.
• Reconcile month-end breaks related to equity and related party transactions.
• Review reference data to confirm parent-subsidiary accounts are properly eliminated and consolidated.
• Perform account reconciliations and attestations.
• Prepare and provide qualitative monthly analysis to stakeholders across Finance and the Firm concerning equity and non-controlling interests.
• Collaborate with other finance controllers on ad hoc analyses and special projects, delivering detailed financial reports and high-quality insights.
• Assist with ongoing process improvements.

Benefits

• commission earnings
• incentive compensation
• discretionary bonuses
• other short and long-term incentive packages
• other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level