Investment Accountant

Company Description

Finance

Job Description

This position is in the Global Compensation Controller team, responsible the functions relating to accounting and reporting of the carried interest compensation plans.

Responsibilities Include:

-Prepare or review monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close activities for carried interest compensation plans including mark-to-market revenue and expense, fund distributions and payments to participants

-Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts

-Prepare or review monthly and quarterly investment and compensation reporting schedules

-Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders including Human Resources, Investment Management Controllers, Legal Entity Controllers, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Tax and Morgan Stanleys fund and plan administrators

-Maintain and update strong control environment/audit documentation

-Assist with projects and Ad Hoc requests

Skills Required:

-BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business

-CPA candidate preferred

-Minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance experience, compensation/carried interest investment accounting a plus

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel

Skills Desired:

-Strong problem solving and analytical skills

-Excellent communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills

-Ability to prioritize and complete deliverables in a timely manner with high attention to detail

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.