External Financial Reporting Manager Jobs in Peekskill, NY

Introducing Morgan Stanley at Work:

We know a lot about investing and are certain there's no better investment a company can make than in its employees. People don't just drive a company;they are the company.Sowhen people work at their best, companies do too.Morgan Stanley at Work, a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, provides workplace financial solutions that build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty and help our corporate clients attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-endofferingspans Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement Solutions. Plus, we provide all employees with Financial Empowerment, so they have the knowledge, tools and support needed to make the most of their workplace financial benefits.

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At Morgan Stanley at Work, wewalkthe talk. We have created a place for our employees to learn, achieve and grow - a place for people to build a career where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We are passionate about exceeding our clients' expectations and helping them succeed.We are fearless in taking on new challenges that deliver exceptional results.We believe amazing things can happen when we work together in an environment where everybody has a true sense of belonging and their ideas are heard.

We value differences and are committed to providing a work environment where our people can do their best work. Welookfor people who are problem solvers, empathetic listeners, team players and inclusive leaders.We are committed to your growth and development, and your entire employee experience. We recognize that our people and culture are the keys to our success. We invite you to explore how you can be an integral part of our team.

U.S. Public Equity Solutions:

U.S. Public Equity Solutions is responsible for the engagement, onboarding and day-to-day service management of corporate clients and their equity administration plan terms and associated service offerings.

Financial Reporting Solutions - Senior Consulting ManagerRole:

TheFinancial Reporting Solutions - Senior Consulting Manager is part ofthe Financial Reporting Solutions Practice within the Morgan Stanley at Work organization. The Financial Reporting Senior Consulting Manager does not provide accounting, tax or legal advice as part of the consulting services that his or her team provides. This position willreportintothe Practice Leader for Financial Reporting Solutions.

The Financial Reporting Solutions - Senior Consulting Manager is a subject matter expert in equity compensationexpensingand financial reporting. In this role, you will serve as a dedicated resource to multiple clients, assisting them with utilizing Equity Edge Online (EEO) orShareworksfor theirexpensingand financial reporting needs. Client's needs and challenges vary; you will often interpretclient'sreporting and data requirements to determine how to best meet the desiredexpensingin EEO orShareworks. The Senior Consulting Manager may also need to troubleshoot and determine the root cause of a client's equityexpensingand reporting issue(s). A large component of the role is customerservice followed by training and transfer of EEO orShareworksand equity knowledge to the client, as well as supporting internal partners. This role includes opportunities to present at conferences, client meetings, and deliver virtual presentations on equity compensation and Morgan Stanley at Work's tools and services.

The Financial Reporting Solutions - Senior Consulting ManagerResponsibilities:

• Provides a clear, compelling and articulate explanation of our financial reporting value proposition to prospective and/or existing clients

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key business decision makers

• Developskey industry contacts that will assist in building effective relationships and support the close of sales or strengthen existing client relationships

• Helps identify services to meet client needs, define methodologies and best practices to deliver those services, and participate in industry events as a subject matter expert

• Identifies and document FAQs and solutions for financial reporting topics and best practices

• Createsmaterials and conduct internal training to expandShareworksandEEO financial reporting knowledge

• Assists with external documentation and training efforts to enhance client's reporting experience

• Researches, reconciles and resolves reporting issues submitted byclients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field is required, with aMaster'sdegree as a plus

• 7+ years of combined experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, FP&A and/or equity compensation

• Experience in customer service and/or a client-facing role with a strong aptitude for understanding and responding to client needs with innovative solutions based on knowledge of businesses, products, services and external factors (e.g., regulatory, economic, and industry trends)

• Effective in training and developing other team members in complex reporting solutions

• Proven technical, client engagement, and project leadership skills

• Keenfocuson client satisfaction, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of clients while building strong relationships and developing guidelines to improve client interactions

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task across multiple assignments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a variety of client settings, articulately answering client questions and requests

• Strong leadership skills, supporting other consultants by leading by example and creating an inclusive team environment

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

• Ability to proactively identify potential risks and issues along with solutions, independently engaging resources to problem solve

• Displays a continuous improvement approach and encourages others to do the same

• Self-directed and resultsorientedby setting clear and realistic goals to address client needs and exceed service delivery expectations

• Strong technical understanding of equity compensation (ASC 718) accounting and reporting requirements

• Knowledgeable about equity-related accounting, tax, and legal concepts, both domestic and international in scope

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability toproblem solve, learn quickly, share knowledge, and adapt to changing priorities

• Enthusiastic and creativeindividualwhoiscomfortable with rapidly engaging in new client environments and seeking new and more effective methods to communicate with clients

• Knowledgeable onShareworks,Equity Edge Online and/or other stock plan administration systems

• Experienced with complex share and expense reconciliations and analysis of differences

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%

• CPA preferred

While we thank all applicants for their interest, please note that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted