Financial Reporting Director

Company Profile
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, and wealth and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals. 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 ethics. Morgan Stanley 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.

Department Profile
The Financial Control Group (FCG) is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial and regulatory reporting for the Firm. FCG prepares external financial reports for public filings and regulators. For internal reporting FCG, along with Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), summarizes, plans and forecasts the organization's financial position, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future revenues, expenses and earnings. FCG is comprised of Business Unit Controllers, Infrastructure Controllers, Accounting, Regulatory and Reporting groups, and Valuation Review.

Team Profile
Corporate Reporting serves as the definitive source for the Firms consolidated financial data and is responsible for the month end close and consolidation process of the Firm's financials. The team produces the Firm's financial supplement which is filed with the SEC and released to news agencies. In addition, the team produces internal and external financial reports, statistical data and metrics used by the Chief Financial Officer, the senior management team and Board of Directors in the analysis and evaluation of the Firm's performance. We work with regulators, auditors, and other external constituents to ensure confidence in and understanding of the Firms financial reporting.

This is a Director 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.

Responsibilities Include:
- Work in a cohesive team responsible for the preparation of Morgan Stanley's consolidated financial statements and earnings release financial supplement
- Prepare and analyze quarterly earnings supporting documentation for senior stakeholders; monitor KPIs and drivers to identify and highlight areas of risk and execute key reporting controls
- Prepare, review, and confirm financial schedules and commentary, and participate in diligence meetings for regulatory filings (8-K, 10-Q/K, FR-Y-9C, FR-Y14Q/A)
- Drive meaningful reporting and analysis for stakeholders across finance and the Firm, and contribute to our continuous process improvement initiatives
- Actively participate and engage with other finance controllers in preparation of ad hoc analysis and special projects by creating thorough, insightful financial reports and providing high quality analysis
- Collect and analyze quarterly data from business unit controllers
- Coordinate with stakeholders and users to establish an efficient operating model for new business processes
- Responsible for the preparation and qualitative analysis of monthly quarterly reports around stockholders' equity, debt valuation adjustment and non-controlling interest partners

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
- 5 years+ experience in financial reporting, 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

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the

commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).