Corporate Consolidation & Financial Reporting - Non Officer

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Director in the Corporate Consolidation and Reporting Group. The team is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated Firm, segment, and legal entities financial statements. In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is an Director position within our Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Job Family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
5 years+ experience in accounting, financial services experience preferred.
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 (SAP-BPC/EPM preferred).
Adaptable to the changing demands of a reporting environment while being responsive to the needs of management

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.