Senior Associate - Business Unit Controllership - Private Assets
MSCIChicago, IL · full time · Senior
$114,000 – $148,000
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What this role is
MSCI is hiring a hands-on business unit controller to manage revenue accounting, period-end reporting, and SOX compliance for its fast-growing private assets division. The role suits experienced accountants comfortable with ASC 606, revenue systems, and cross-functional collaboration who want to modernize workflows with AI tools.
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What they ask for
Required
- CPA or international equivalent
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience focused on revenue recognition
- Working knowledge of ASC 606 including subscription and transactional revenue models
- Public company experience with SOX compliance exposure
- Strong Excel skills and financial reporting proficiency
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables concurrently
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
Nice to have
- 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
- Hands-on SAP experience (GL, AR, or revenue modules) and RevStream or comparable revenue subledger
- Salesforce experience related to contract and order data for revenue processes
- Primary preparer experience supporting external audits