Revenue Accountant

Your Team Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for performing various aspects of the financial and management accounting, analytics and reporting related to Subscription Revenues arising from specialty, standard and non-standard contracts with clients. This position will provide operational accounting, reporting and forecasting support to the Business and Sales teams, as well as provide accounting guidance for revenue recognition and reporting matters pertaining to customer contract arrangements. This role will be responsible for supporting a fast-growing global organization through partnering with key business stakeholders to deliver critical business initiatives and closely collaborate with business partners on financial analysis and forecasting. This position will also support special projects as they arise, including process improvement initiatives, system implementations and developing processes to account for new revenue contracts. This role will have tremendous opportunity to work with a diverse set of Finance, Tax, Accounting and non-Finance, Tax, Accounting stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Operate as a key team member of subscription revenue team with responsibility of the accurate and completeness of revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform contract review and ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with MSCI’s policy and revenue recognition standards for multiple revenue streams, including partnership agreements
• Perform revenue operations, which includes execution of monthly revenue close, variance analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations for revenue and related accounts agreements
• Partner with COE team to analyze and report key revenue metrics and results and to implement and enhance revenue accounting policies and procedures
• Assess and implement changes to contractual agreements for accounting impacts and potential reporting needs
• Streamline and improve subscription revenue accounting processes to improve clarity and efficiency Maintain and update operations of internal controls, policies and procedures related to revenue recognition, monthly close and reporting processes
• Support audits performed by internal audit, external audit, legal entity, and SOX teams
• Participate in continual process improvements, automation, and implementation of best practices
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participate in special projects, system implementation and enhancement and ad hoc analysis

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Minimum 5 years in Accounting or Finance, Tax, Accounting related field
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance, Tax, Accounting
• Public accounting and/or industry accounting experience with multi-national public companies which comply with U.S. GAAP
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Prior experience in subscription revenue accounting and processes
• Ability to independently assess issues and make sound decisions on day-to-day matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized and analytical thinking
• Enjoy collaboration and have desire to work effectively with diverse cultures in a global organization
• Strong work ethic with a proactive approach
• Team player who is willingness to undertake opportunities in order to support team members and improve overall effectiveness of the function

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: HUF 12,500,000-15,000,000 / 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 Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll 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.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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