Finance Legal Entity Controller, Shanghai

We’re seeking someone to join our Finance team as a Legal Entity Controller in Global Corporate Controllers to ensure the integrity of relevant legal entity’s general ledger, financial disclosures and regulatory submission.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 Firm’s 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 Firm’s 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 You'll Do In The RoleCollaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm Responsible for and lead aspects of individual and team deliverables and projects, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segments Adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; proactively identify ways to reduce risk in work Act as a culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards Support legal entity accounting, ledger control and financial reporting processesSupport legal entity regulatory reporting processesSupport relevant internal control activities Partner with finance colleagues and stakeholders to support various initiatives and projects.What You'll Bring To The RoleIn-depth knowledge of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment Ability to operate independently with respect to most job responsibilities Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and innovate processes Ability to identify and escalate risksAbility and willingness to collaborate with different teams across various regions towards the achievement of common goalsAbility to communicate effectively, in written and verbally, in a multi-national working environmentAt least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role What you can expect from Morgan StanleyWe have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.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.