MSCI - Global Controller

ABOUT MSCI

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools.

The company’s flagship product offerings are: the MSCI indices with approximately USD 7.5 trillion estimated to be benchmarked to them on a worldwide basis1; Barra multi-asset class factor models, portfolio risk and performance analytics; RiskMetrics multi-asset class market and credit risk analytics; IPD real estate information, indices and analytics; MSCI ESG (environmental, social and governance) Research screening, analysis and ratings; ISS corporate governance research, data and outsourced proxy voting and reporting services; and FEA valuation models and risk management software for the energy and commodities markets. MSCI is headquartered in New York, with research and commercial offices around the world.
1As of March 31, 2013, as reported on July 31, 2013 by eVestment, Lipper and Bloomberg

POSITION OVERVIEW:

- Reporting into a New York based Finance Director; this is a high visibility role with the primary responsibility to produce the monthly financial reports along with in-depth analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Measurement and Related Analytics:

- Preparation and explanation of the P&L to management along with ensuring timely adherence to deadlines.

- Analyzing, investigating and explaining key movements and trends in major P&L lines

- Preparation of monthly financial metrics and key business drivers specific to different products

- Reviewing processes and suggesting/ implementing improvements & changes to current procedures

- Monthly variance reporting and reporting of any issues, risks & opportunities, Flash reporting

- Monthly management reporting, updating reporting decks & management reviews with Finance Management as required

- Prepare appropriate price-volume analyses to identify trends and profitability impacts.

- Summarize conclusions from financial analysis on a pro-active basis and provide key takeaways to senior management.

- Develop and generate financial reports, both routine and ad-hoc.

Month End Reporting activities:

- Assist in key month end activities which provides oversight of completeness and accuracy of underlying management information

- Support various teams with key Management reporting as appropriate

- Reviewing financials on a daily basis during the month-end period and reporting issues

- Working as part of a diverse team spread across the region, Interaction with a wide range of people and exposure to Regional /Global Finance Owners

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

- Attention to detail is an essential part of the job

- Good financial analysis and management reporting background having 7+ years of prior work experience

- Certified Public Accountant(CPA) is preferred but not a pre-requisite

- Prefer accounting/FPA experience gained in both the public and private sectors.

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access).

- Demonstrated proficiency in providing accurate and detailed financial analysis in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

- Experience of working with financial data and knowledge of financial reporting tools - Essbase & Epicor would be a plus.

- Time management & organizational skills

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Demonstrated internal customer service skill.

- Proactive individual who should take initiative with an analytical bent of mind.