Assistant Controller

MSCI is an independent provider of research-driven insights and tools for institutional investors. We have deep expertise in the areas of risk and performance measurement that is based on more than 40 years of academic research, real-world experience and collaboration with our clients.

Reporting into the Global Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (CAO), this role will assist the CAO in managing the entire controllership function which accompanies substantially all finance functions excluding Financial Planning & Analysis and Product/Functional Finance support. The role will be directly responsible for all financial operations and also include indirect or matrix oversight for external reporting and controls. Managing a team of 2-4 direct reports, and a total staff of approximately 100 employees, it is expected that the Assistant Controller will provide leadership with the CAO in continuing to build and improve the financial processes, systems and staff necessary to meet the future growth of MSCI.

* Financial Operations: Includes responsibility for Billing, Collections, Sales Operations and Accounts Payable and Financial Systems. * External Financial Reporting Oversight(US GAAP): Provide matrix oversight and review of all external reporting including Earnings Release, Earnings Presentation, 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy and other reporting as deemed necessary * Manage Internal Audit and External Audit Relationships * Accounting Controls: Manage compliance with Sarbanes Oxley in terms of maintaining systems and controls that verify the integrity of the Company's systems, processes and financial data and operational metrics. * Projects: Lead financial projects that will enhance internal decision making and external reporting capabilities. Such projects include implementing client profitability reporting and more adding functionality in ERP systems. Continue to develop the firm's Business Intelligence tools. Also, participate in acquisition due diligence and Corporate Development and Capital Structure activities * Staff Development: With CAO, mentor and coach staff to foster career development and training and succession planning

**Specific Knowledge & Skills:** Strong accounting experience in areas including SEC reporting, financial reporting, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, day-to-day accounting and internal controls and financial systems architecture. **Desired Experience:** * 15+ years of experience in finance and accounting experience including the following: * Six years+ of public accounting experience at a big four accounting firm (manager level or above); public company and corporate team experience a plus * Six years+ of finance experience in a U.S. public company, including experience in Corporate Reporting **Desired Qualifications:** * Team-building skills, an open communication style, working with a global staff the ability to forge close working relationships throughout the Company, and a keen interest in becoming an expert on the Company's operations will be paramount to the success of the individual. * Proven management and leadership skills and must be confident dealing with all levels with the organization and working in a very global organization across time zones. * Education credentials should include an undergraduate degree. A CPA is required and an MBA is preferred