Global Corporate Controllers - Accounting Firm Relationship and Business Management

We're seeking someone to join our AFRM/COO team as a Director/AVP 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
-Drive selected GCC COO initiatives across communications, organizational programs, budgets, people engagement, internal content and other strategic or operational priorities.

-Assist with significant portfolio of Accounting Firm Relationship Management and GCC business-management deliverables, apply sound judgment and an advanced understanding of Finance processes, governance requirements and organizational global priorities.

-Serve as a key relationship-management contract for the Firm’s external auditors, coordinating with Finance, business units, Legal, Sourcing and other stakeholders to resolve engagement-related matters and support effective global execution.

-Manage engagement-letter and agreement governance, including independence reviews, commercial terms, fees, approvals and adherence to applicable internal controls throughout the agreement and payment lifecycle.

-Oversee auditor-related financial management, including budget development, funding approvals, accruals, allocations, invoice reviews, management reporting and analysis of actual results against approved plans.

-Proactively identify emerging risks, control gaps and process improvement opportunities, escalating significant matters and helping develop practical mitigation and remediation plans.

-Coordinate auditor governance and oversight activities, including management information, periodic assessment surveys, entitlements and materials supporting senior-management and governance reporting.

-Act as a role model and culture carrier, collaborating across functions, constructively challenging existing processes and holding yourself and others accountable to Firm standards.

-Assist with GCC related People Initiatives (Open Forums, Team Building, Volunteering events, Ad-hoc Communications)

-Internal Website maintenance activities

-Other Ad-hoc initiatives as required

What you'll bring to the role:
-Some 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 multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

-A problem solver, who is confident, organized, and self-motivated.

-Ability to challenge the processes and issues owned by the team

-Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and experience producing high-quality management information, financial analysis and executive-level presentations.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and translate complex matters into clear recommendations.

-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in Word and the ability to learn relevant workflow, reporting and governance systems

-Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks

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.