Finance Business Management Vice President

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

About The Position

This is a Vice President position within our Finance Business Management Job Family which performs business management/CAO functions including headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, strategic support, divisional governance, regulatory support etc. Includes regional, location and department management and oversight. This role sits within the Global Corporate Controllers (GCC) group. GCC is responsible for the financial and regulatory reporting of the Firm/legal entities, accounting and regulatory policy and advisory. The team is 850+ person global organization within the Firm. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) team is responsible for supporting the Global Company Controller in managing the day-to-day operations of the GCC organization and managing the firm's Independent Auditor relationship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
Expert in MS Office Suite: (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, PowerBI)

Nice To Haves

Methodical person with strong analytical skills
Ability to multi task in a dynamic, fast paced environment
A problem solver, who is confident, organized and self-motivated
Superior attention to detail with a commitment to organization and accuracy (responsible for metrics, management information, presentations)
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to interact with different business functions and levels of seniority across the Firm
Ability to challenge the processes and issues owned by the team
Self-motivated and ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve end goals
Collaborative and adaptable team player
Preferably 5-10 years' experience of experience in financial services

Responsibilities

Working closely with the CAO in understanding the organization's policies and objectives and work towards achieving organizational goals
Manage the day-to-day activities related to Budgeting, Forecasting, Headcount Reporting and Allocations
Managing the Month End and Year End accrual process
Prepare monthly expense reporting, assist with metrics presentations, ad hoc reporting and savings analysis.
Monitor key people metrics and oversee contingent population onboarding and reporting including tracking and analysis of headcount
Work with HR on candidate onboarding approvals across the entire organizations including external contingent and Auditor population
Monitor and Review agreements - terms and budgets. Ensure adherence of internal controls for life cycle of agreements and payment. Work closely with Sourcing, Legal and MS Business Units.
Liaising with Human Resources, Training, Legal, Compliance, and Controllers
Oversee requests related to People Initiatives (Team Building, Charity, Communication)
Other special projects