Regulatory and Legal Entity Reporting Controller – Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting (Hybrid)

Were seeking someone to join our Corporate Controllers Reporting & Accounting team as a Regulatory and Legal Entity Reporting Controller to lead the delivery of accurate and timely regulatory reporting for Canadian member firm entities while enhancing reporting controls supporting regulatory change initiatives and driving process improvements across the regulatory reporting framework.

In the Finance division we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management review analysis and advisory services of the Firms financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within our Corporate Controllers Reporting & Accounting Job Family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firms books and records to produce the consolidated firm segment and legal entities financial statements including development management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.

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 youll do in the role:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm.

• Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area product and/or client segment.

• Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them.

• Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firms values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards.

• Support end-to-end regulatory reporting for Canadian member firm entities ensuring accurate complete and timely filings with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).

• Assist with the implementation of new or evolving regulatory accounting and business requirements affecting regulatory reporting including system enhancements process redesign regulatory mapping updates and cross-functional change initiatives.

• Support local regulatory and statutory audits including evidence preparation issue resolution and stakeholder coordination.

• Work closely with Finance Operations Compliance Technology and business stakeholders to resolve accounting reporting and control issues and to support execution of strategic initiatives.

• Strengthen the regulatory reporting control environment through enhanced governance process standardization documentation reconciliation and data quality oversight.

• Drive continuous improvement through automation reporting optimization and use of data analytics and technology-enabled solutions to improve reporting accuracy transparency and efficiency.

What youll bring to the role:

• Advanced 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 articulate risk and impact to various audiences and create plans to mitigate those risks.

• CPA Canada or equivalent designation.

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting rules.

• Exposure to regulatory capital related filings for Canadian broker dealers banks or other financial institutions including capital calculation supporting schedules and regulatory disclosures.

• Strong understanding of control frameworks governing the accuracy and completeness of regulatory reporting data including reconciliations evidence standards issue management and auditability.

• Experience in dealing with external auditors.

• Understanding of broker-dealer products operational flows and legal entity structures and how they affect regulatory capital and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities work under pressure and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and platforms with the ability to effectively utilize these technologies in a business environment. Experience developing or implementing automation analytics or AI-driven solutions to improve processes and business performance is considered an asset.

• At least 6 years relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

All our positions are located in Toronto Ontario. We offer a hybrid work environment combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 120K and 150K per year at the commencement of 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 utilizes AI and more details of the use can be found here: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Morgan Stanley

This job description pertains to a position that is currently open and accepting applications.

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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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