MSIM Private Credit - Controller - Senior Associate

$130,000 - $190,000/Yr

Morgan Stanley - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

5,001-10,000 employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Associate position within Morgan Stanley's Private Credit team focuses on supporting Direct Lending Funds through various accounting and financial responsibilities. The role requires a strong background in accounting and finance, with an emphasis on managing financial reporting, valuations, and compliance with accounting standards. The candidate will work closely with third-party administrators, auditors, and tax teams to ensure accurate financial operations and reporting for private credit funds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in review of the monthly accounting close package from third party administrator
• Detail review monthly/quarterly valuations models and inputs
• Research accounting issues and prepare technical accounting policy documents
• Manage and review administrator deliverables to ensure accurate processing of activity, timely receipt of deliverables, accuracy of NAV reporting and financial statements, and accuracy of investor notices and reporting
• Prepare and maintain fund level model for revenue projections, dividend planning and strategy decisions
• Assist in structuring new private fund launches
• Interface with auditors in all quarterly review and audit coordination and completion as well as for the internal controls assessment
• Coordinate with tax and review of the quarterly and annual RIC tests
• Review annual tax returns, K-1s and local filings with help of tax team and tax service providers
• Review the tie-out of quarterly/annual financial statements and assist in implementation of new accounting requirements with auditors and administrators
• Detail review of all investor reporting as necessary (i.e. capital account statements, capital calls and distributions notices and performance reporting)
• Assist in improving efficiency through technology and other special projects as needed
• Retrieve and compile relevant financial information for investor correspondence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years related experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Interpersonal skills and a team player
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills

Nice-to-haves

• CPA a plus
• Big 4 accounting firm background a plus
• Private Credit Funds experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive compensation
• Discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package