Corporate Controller, Reporting & Accounting
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Posting title: Global Controllership & Process Management – Vice President
Elevate Your Career as Vice President of Global Controllership & Process Management.
About Us:
Join Morgan Stanley, a beacon of innovation and excellence in financial services since 1935. We are dedicated to serving our clients and communities across more than 40 countries. Our Global Corporate Controllers department is at the heart of maintaining the integrity of our financial records, ensuring the proper control of the Firm’s assets and liabilities, and delivering precise financial information to senior management and regulatory bodies. The Budapest team is a cornerstone of our global operations, representing over 95% of our team worldwide.
Role Overview:
We are excited to invite a visionary Vice President to lead within the Global Corporate Controllers organization. This role is crucial in managing global non-compensation expense accounting, owning end-to-end processes, and providing inspiring people leadership. Your strategic thinking and operational excellence will drive transformative change across our complex, global Finance environment.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
Global Accounting & Controllership:
Champion global non-compensation expense accounting with precision and compliance.
Lead Month-End Close processes, ensuring seamless account sign-off and proactive issue resolution.
Collaborate with audit, risk, and control teams; manage Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations; support audit requirements.
Process Management & Operational Excellence:
Own and enhance global accounting processes, driving strategic improvements.
Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled enhancements to elevate efficiency.
Leadership and People Management:
Inspire and mentor a high-performing controllership team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Firmwide & System Change Leadership:
Lead or participate in transformative firmwide accounting process and system changes.
Collaborate with Technology and global Finance hubs to ensure seamless implementation.
Stakeholder Management:
Engage proactively with global stakeholders and internal clients, delivering clear and concise communication to leadership.
Navigating Demanding Periods:
Ensure stability and consistent performance during challenging month-end cycles.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Over 10 years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience.
Proven track record in Month-End Close leadership.
Experience with automation, AI, and workflow tools.
Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer:
Global Exposure: Engage with Morgan Stanley offices worldwide, including New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Professional Growth: Access world-class internal training and support for professional qualifications, enhancing your career development.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy core working hours and the flexibility to work from home, supporting your work-life balance.
Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, a fully funded sports package, healthcare plan, and a firm contribution to a voluntary pension fund.
Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of 16 weeks of paternity leave and other comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.
Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
