Global Support Services Controllers (GSSC) - Vice President
About The Position
Global Corporate Controllers department is responsible for Morgan Stanley's financial records, ensuring that the assets and liabilities of the Firm are properly controlled, and providing accurate and timely financial information both to senior management and externally to statutory and regulatory bodies. This is a Vice President level position within the 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. The group owns the Firm’s financial reporting under US GAAP, International GAAP and the global regulatory regimes. Responsibilities include the development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management. Includes capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and operational excellence to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The position plays a pivotal role in control processes, month-end close, analyzing non compensation expenses for the Business Units and driving continuous improvement across global finance operations. About Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience
- Experience with automation, AI and workflow tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to interact with colleagues/clients of all levels
- Committed and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate self-starter competencies and be able to prioritize, drive and manage their own work slate
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong appreciation of escalation and risk awareness
- Analytical skills with a control focus and high regard for attention to detail
- Critical thinking in order to challenge processes, solve for ad hoc queries and to suggest alternative approaches.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Responsibilities
- Act as a guardian of the P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring balances are well supported and understood
- Own and oversee expense accounting for assigned cost areas, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely recording in the general ledger, in line with accounting policy and close requirements
- Perform period over period analytics, identifying and explaining material variances and related business drivers and implications
- Analyze expense trends and cost drivers, providing clear, actionable insights to Finance and Business Unit management
- Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and business expectations
- Identify, investigate, and resolve control breaks, accounting issues, or unusual postings; escalate material issues to Controllership management
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex accounting and controlling issues.
- Lead or participate in firmwide accounting process and system changes, drive automation and AI-enabled improvements
- Other ad hoc duties
Benefits
- Work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business
- A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus
- Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program
- Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
- A supportive and inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture
- A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements
- High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
