Legal Entity Controller

Morgan Stanley Legal Entity Controller 1 month ago

• New York, NY Apply on company site About Us Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

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10000+ employees

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Financial Services, Technology, Trading View Company Profile We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Director in the Legal Entity Controller Group. The Legal Entity Controller group is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and regulatory adherence of our legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, accounting, and regulatory frameworks. 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. What you'll do in the role: > Review detailed monthly analytics and commentary to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial statements. > Prepare quarterly analytics on cost allocations. > Oversee timely and accurate preparation of legal entity financial statements in accordance with

U.S. GAAP.

> Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. > Responsible for review of external financial statements as well as related disclosures for various footnotes. > Be control-oriented and have an ability to efficiently interface with both internal and external auditors as required. > Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues, and respond to ad-hoc queries. What you'll bring to the role: > Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field > 5+ of years of work experience in financial services, consulting, Want more jobs like this? Get Data and Analytics jobs in New York, NY delivered to your inbox every week. Email Address

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Get jobs! By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy . > Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. > Strong communication skills with collaborative mindset. > Familiarity with FOCUS reporting and broker-dealer financial and operational requirements. > Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate within deadlines, and escalate when appropriate.

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.

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 . Client-provided location(s):

New York, NY Job ID:

Morgan-PT-JR035738

Employment Type:

FULL_

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2026-04-25T18:39:59 Apply on company site Perks and Benefits Health and Wellness Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Fitness Subsidies On-Site Gym Pet Insurance Mental Health Benefits FSA Virtual Fitness Classes HSA Parental Benefits Fertility Benefits Adoption Assistance Program Family Support Resources Return-to-Work Program Birth Parent or Maternity Leave Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave Adoption Leave Work Flexibility Hybrid Work Opportunities Office Life and Perks Commuter Benefits Program Company Outings On-Site Cafeteria Holiday Events Vacation and Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Leave of Absence Volunteer Time Off Personal/Sick Days Financial and Retirement 401(K) With Company Matching Stock Purchase Program Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance Financial Counseling Professional Development Tuition Reimbursement Promote From Within Mentor Program Access to Online Courses Lunch and Learns Work Visa Sponsorship Leadership Training Program Associate or Rotational Training Program Internship Program Diversity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Employee Resource Groups (ERG)