Director, Legal Entity Accounting & Reporting

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in New York is seeking an experienced Director to lead the Legal Entity Controller Group, overseeing financial reporting for the Firm’s entities under US GAAP and global regulatory regimes. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate statements and compliant disclosures.

The candidate will manage analytics, cost allocations, and the preparation of financial statements, while enforcing strict controls and risk standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in financial services or consulting.
• Familiarity with FOCUS reporting and broker-dealer financial/operational requirements.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance colleagues and across the Firm on reporting.
• Lead delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and international regulatory regimes.
• Review external financial statements and disclosures for footnotes.
• Interface with internal and external auditors and regulators as needed.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues and respond to ad-hoc queries.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Independent work

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

FOCUS reporting

Job description

Morgan Stanley in New York is seeking an experienced Director to lead the Legal Entity Controller Group, overseeing financial reporting for the Firm’s entities under US GAAP and global regulatory regimes. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate statements and compliant disclosures.

The candidate will manage analytics, cost allocations, and the preparation of financial statements, while enforcing strict controls and risk standards.