Global Controller

Your team responsibilities

The Global Controller will be a key leader within MSCI, playing an influential and impactful role on the management team and touching most aspects of the company.

We seek a high energy business leader who enjoys a high growth and fast pace environment.

The position will have direct responsibility for the largest portion of the finance organization, including all aspects of firmwide accounting, financial reporting, financial and treasury operations, finance transformation and MP&A integration.

This individual must be a proactive manager, driving a team of senior direct reports across commercial controllership, corporate accounting, SEC reporting, technical policy, consolidations and systems, data analytics and reporting.

This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is an integral partner to and regularly collaborates with the President, Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Client Officer, playing a key part in the firms most important commercial transactions and corporate initiatives such as acquisitions, regulatory compliance, emerging reporting areas such as ESG and cross-functional transformation projects.

A successful candidate will have a growth mindset, bringing a continued focus on change while demonstrating the highest level of integrity and ensuring the highest level of firmwide controls.

What we offer you

• Salary range: $400,000 to $450,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus

• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

• Wherever you are located you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and financial security. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.

• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.

• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

MSCI is seeking a truly unique individual - one who has a track record of establishing and maintaining the highest level of controls, while also demonstrating the requisite strategic, business, commercial, and controllership expertise

Successful leaders at MSCI also demonstrate a highly entrepreneurial spirit and passion for business, which is very much part of the firm's culture.

The individual must be a builder, who is versatile across many disciplines, and a charismatic leader who is focused on mentorship and development.

The candidate will have:

• An established track record as a public company PAO, with extensive experience in accounting leadership within global, publicly traded financial services, financial technology, SaaS/software, broader technology companies, and/or leading public accounting firms.

• Successfully operated in a fast-paced environment requiring a meaningful amount of agility.

• This person will be comfortable pivoting and changing course very quickly.

• Experience building and overseeing a large global

• The presence and gravitas to engage with and influence C-suite executives, senior clients and other external constituencies including investors, regulators and industry bodies.

• An ability to stay strategic but when needed, can work in a detailed-oriented environment and to interact with various constituencies internally and externally.

• Superior written and oral communication skills.

• CPA required; MBA or CFA a plus.

Leadership Capabilities

• The Controller will have a reputation for technical and financial acumen, integrity, data-driven decision, and effective communication, collaboration, and team leadership. This individual will also exhibit:

• Strong commercial mindset and Leadership skills needed to influence senior management and external stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills, superior intellect, and an outstanding ability to communicate using these qualities and skills.

• An energetic, efficient, and resourceful team player.

• A need to think strategically and be able to define and develop a clear picture of the future direction and objectives for the function and then develop a comprehensive implementation plan.

• An ability to create loyalty, trust, and following. One who can energize people and teams, and make cross-functional cooperation happen.

• Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates courage of conviction for their positions while being intellectually agile, transparent, and flexible.

• Integrity and ethics are paramount with ability to develop and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and credibility.

• Collaborative; excellent team player with the ability to build and leverage internal alliances.

• Positive, driven, and energetic; able to roll-up their sleeves to get the job done.

• A strategic business leader who maintains the optimal balance among business, compliance and operational considerations.

• Able to make informed, well-considered decisions in ambiguous situations.

How we'll support you

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.

• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.

• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.

• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need to accelerate your professional growth.

• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.

• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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