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Morgan Stanley · 21 hours ago

Americas Accounting Policy - Director/Vice President

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $205K/yr

6+ years exp

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The role involves providing subject matter expertise on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting policies and advising various business units on complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Advising various business units and corporate functions regarding complex and/or new transactions, and documenting analyses and conclusions

Advising stakeholders on the application of existing accounting standards

Interpreting various emerging technical issues

Monitoring emerging accounting standards through interacting with various peer industry groups

Assisting in developing, updating and maintaining the Firm’s global accounting policies

Participating in the development of training on technical topics and presenting to the global Finance Division

Reviewing certain aspects of U.S GAAP financial statements and disclosures (10-K, 10-Q, and stand-alone reports) for appropriateness

Qualification

U.S. GAAPIFRSCPA licenseFinancial Services experienceAnalytic skillsPresentation skillsExcelWordPowerPointManage prioritiesConfidence interacting with managementEager to utilize AI toolsTeam collaboration

Required

At least 6 years of experience; at least 4 years in public accounting is preferred

Undergraduate degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and CPA license

Financial Services/Banking/Capital Markets industry experience is a plus

Knowledge and experience with accounting topics in the areas of lending, financial instruments, M&A, and revenue recognition from contracts with customers is beneficial

Confidence interacting with senior management across and outside of the Finance Division

Strong analytic, writing, oral and presentation skills, including ability to summarize complex issues and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity

Proven track record of working with teams and ability to work across organizational boundaries

Ability to work effectively individually, escalate as necessary, and collaborate in a team environment

Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Eager to utilize AI tools, experience is a plus

Benefits

Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry

Company

Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.

Founded in 1935

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.morganstanley.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1997-02-05IPO

Leadership Team

James Gorman

Chairman and CEO

Ted Pick

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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