Financial Controller Associate

Financial Controller Director (AVP) – Compensation Reporting, Analytics and Risk Team, Morgan Stanley.

We’re seeking someone to join our Compensation Reporting, Analytics and Risk team as a Director to support the preparation of the Firm’s internal and external compensation related financial and regulatory reporting, including statutory financial disclosures and pension controllership. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop a variety of skills and be part of a global function.

In the Finance division, we partner with business units worldwide to provide management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. The position is within our Corporate Controllers Reporting & Accounting family, responsible for ensuring accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and producing consolidated firm, segment and legal‑entity financial statements, along with oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems, database management, capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in‑depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments
• Adhere to the Firm’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work
• Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm’s values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• Be responsible for internal and external reporting processes relating to the Firm’s compensation and benefit expense, including:
  • Inputs to critical quarterly and annual regulatory filings and outputs such as the Firm’s 10Q/K, earnings and other critical deliverables
  • Detailed global monthly compensation and benefits expense reporting and analysis for senior management globally supporting the Firm’s legal entities, business segments and firm level reporting
  • Compensation related statutory account disclosures such as Staff Costs, Employment Compensation, Post‑Employment Benefits and Key Management Personnel disclosures with flexibility to prepare or review
  • Responses to internal and external audit inquiries
  • Production of other adhoc internal and external compensation related reporting and analysis
• Work closely with HR, Accounting Policy and other controller groups such as Legal Entity Control and Tax to:
  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all disclosures and regulatory reporting outputs
  • Advise on compensation related technical matters that impact internal and external reporting, conduct technical accounting research including documenting findings and decisions on the impact of accounting policy changes, GAAP and Companies’ Act amendments, GAAP differences, Firm restructuring, etc.
  • Drive continuous enhancement of reporting outputs using digital tools and new technologies

• In‑depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as industry and competitive environment expertise
• Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes
• Professional Accountancy Qualification, or equivalent specialization in Finance
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to change priorities as new situations present themselves
• Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of delivery
• Experience with establishing and meeting critical deadlines, as well as tracking and driving execution
• Risk awareness and guardianship skills
• People management experience and/or a desire to manage people
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic that works effectively in a cross‑functional team environment
• At least 4 years of relevant experience

For this role, a certified role may require the holder to have mandatory regulatory qualifications or meet internal company benchmarks.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our workforce reflects a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.