Global Corporate Controllers - Accounting Firm Relationship and Business Management

We're seeking someone to join our AFRM/COO team as a Director in GCC Management to help develop and drive agendas in line with the goal of the organization, liaise with business management and drive activities related to Accounting Firm Relationship Management (AFRM). The individual must be comfortable to step into an evolving organization, be a strategic partner and execute within tight timelines.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within the 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.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

• What you'll do
• - Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• - Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
• - Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
• - Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• - Manage Deloitte & EY Audit relationship
• - Assist with Contract reviews and oversight including daily reporting to the Deputy CFO
• - Assist with Independence reviews, control and oversight
• - Liaise with Deloitte/EY to resolve ongoing engagement related open issues
• - Key Point of contact across the firm globally for Deloitte & EY inquires.
• - Funding Request Creation, Approval & Reporting
• - Audit Accruals & Core Audit allocation maintenance
• - Deloitte/EY Invoice reviews & approvals
• - Assist with the quarterly preparation of the Audit Committee deck.
• - Assist with annual firm risk and assessment surveys
• - Manage Deloitte entitlements
• - Assist in GCC Space Management & Planning
• - Assist with GCC related to People Initiatives (Open Forums, Team Building, Charity, Communication)
• - Work closely with the team in understanding the organization's policies and objectives and work towards achieving organizational goals
• - Assist with day-to-day activities related to Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting and Allocations
• - Other special projects

• What you'll bring to the role:
• - Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
• - Ability to provide positive and constructive
• - feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
• - Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
• - A confident well-rounded methodical person with strong analytical skills
• - Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• - A problem solver, who is confident, organized, and self-motivated.
• - Attention to detail and accuracy (Responsible for metrics, management information, presentations)
• - Strong communication skills both oral and written
• - Ability to challenge the processes and issues owned by the team
• - Self-motivated and ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve end goals
• - Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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:

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.

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .