Team Profile

The Compensation Controller team is led globally from Glasgow and is part of Global Corporate Controllers. The function is responsible for financial accounting, control, and reporting, both internal and external, related to the firm’s compensation and benefit plans globally.

The team are responsible for front to back accounting, control and reporting of compensation and benefits for the firm, as a result, team members perform a variety of functions within their roles offering a breadth of experience for the right candidate.

For Example
Financial accounting across all GAAPS and legal entities
Close collaboration with accounting policy on interpretation and implementation of new accounting rules or accounting analysis of new compensation arrangements
Involvement in firm and financier-wide initiatives as an SME with accountability for assessing, planning, and delivering all compensation & benefit related accounting and reporting impacts
Regulatory and statutory financial reporting at firm and subsidiary level including analysis and implementation of any new reporting requirements
Management reporting and forecasting for the CFO and other senior stakeholders

This role represents an exciting opportunity to further develop a variety of skills and be part of a global function.

About Us

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

We Offer
Work in the Finance department of one of the world’s top tier Financial Institutions and a first-hand insight into our business
A desirable compensation and benefits package including eligibility for an annual bonus
Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley’s world-class internal training program
Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
A supportive and inclusive environment, we accept individual differences and use them to better our work environment and culture
A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements
High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite

You Will
Perform accounting and reporting tasks associated with employee compensation (Firm’s largest P&L line)
Undertake financial analysis of compensation data in accordance with key SOX control requirements
Reconcile and substantiate general ledger expense and balance sheet account
Prepare insightful data for other groups including HR, Tax and other teams across Finance
Participate in system enhancements and UAT testing
Adhere to, and where possible, enhance process documentation and the control environment
Respond to and interact with key stakeholders including HR, IT, other Finance teams, Tax, Audit
Represent the function in wider office committees
Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required

You Have
Strong communication skills; clear, concise, and appropriate method of

delivery
Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
Ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively
Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Problem solving skills and initiative
Accountancy or other Business School degree preferred

Posting Date

Jul 5, 2022

Primary Location

Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Job

Finance

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Level

Analyst