Global Corporate Controllers - Accounting Firm Relationship and Business Management

Location: New York

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  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…