Senior Associate - Business Unit Controllership - Private Assets

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCIs All Other - Private Assets operating segment is one of the firms fastest-growing areas, and we are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Business Unit Controller to join the team at the Senior Associate level.

This role reports to the Executive Director, Business Unit Controller for the All Other - Private Assets segment and works closely with a broad set of cross-functional partners including FP&A, Sales Operations, Legal, Corporate Strategy, Sales and Client Coverage organizations, and Business Technology. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills under ASC 606, a working knowledge of revenue systems, and a genuine interest in leveraging AI tools to work smarter and drive process improvement for a business unit generating $200M$500M in revenue across subscription and transactional product streams.

Your Key Responsibilities

Revenue Accounting & Advisory

Own revenue recognition accounting for the business unit across subscription/recurring and transactional product revenue streams in accordance with ASC 606

Review and assess new and amended contracts in partnership with Legal and Sales Operations to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment

Work directly in RevStream to manage configurations, system interfaces, and data integrity; ensure accurate revenue schedules and deferred/contract liability balances

Prepare and post revenue-related journal entries in SAP, including deferred revenue, contract assets, and adjustments

Perform Diligence procedures for potential acquisition targets and lead subsequent integration

Partner with the Sales and Client Coverage organizations to understand deal structures, modifications, and contract renewals and ensure they are accounted for correctly

Collaborate with Business Technology on system enhancements, data feeds, and automation initiatives that touch the revenue accounting workflow

Period-End Reporting

Prepare and deliver period-end management reporting packages in conjunction with the monthly close, including revenue variance analysis, commentary, and key metrics

Partner with FP&A to ensure actuals reporting is accurate, timely, and consistent with forecast and budget assumptions

Develop clear, concise narratives that explain revenue performance drivers to finance leadership and business partners

Maintain and continuously improve reporting templates, schedules, and supporting workpapers

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

Execute SOX controls related to revenue recognition; prepare documentation and evidence in support of quarterly and annual testing cycles

Coordinate with internal audit and the external auditors on revenue-related walkthroughs, PBC deliverables, and audit inquiries

Identify control gaps or process inefficiencies and propose improvements to strengthen the overall control environment

AI & Process Innovation

Actively seek out and apply AI tools to automate manual processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance analytical output

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to modernize accounting workflows within the business unit

Engage with Business Technology partners to evaluate and implement AI-enabled solutions relevant to the revenue accounting and reporting cycle

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Required

CPA required (or international equivalent)

35 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on revenue recognition

Solid working knowledge of ASC 606, including application to subscription and transactional revenue models

Experience in a public company environment with SOX compliance exposure

Strong Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting; comfortable working with large data sets

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables including recurring periodic deliverables and ad-hoc project-based deliverables

Strong communicator able to work effectively with cross-functional partners including Sales, Legal, FP&A, and Technology

Preferred

Big 4 or national firm public accounting background

Experience in financial services, data/analytics, or technology industries

Familiarity with AI tools applied to accounting or finance workflows (e.g., automation, anomaly detection, reporting)

Hands-on experience with SAP (GL, AR, or revenue modules) and RevStream or a comparable revenue subledger

Experience with Salesforce as it relates to contract and order data supporting revenue processes

Experience supporting external audits as a primary preparer

About MSCI

What we offer you

Salary range: $114,000 - $148,000 / year.

Plus eligible for annual bonus.

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision to power better decisions. Youll 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.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so th

What we offer you

Salary range: $114,000 - $148,000 / year.

Plus eligible for annual bonus.

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision to power better decisions. Youll 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.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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