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MSCI

Offers data, indexes, analytics for investments

Run Rate Auditor

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeBudapest, HungaryIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies across contracts, data, and systems.
  • Confidence reading and interpreting commercial contract terms.
  • Basic familiarity with revenue recognition concepts, including ASC 606, or the ability and interest to learn them quickly.
  • Experience with Salesforce or another customer relationship management system, or confidence navigating and learning new systems.
  • The ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines, particularly during month-end and quarter-end periods.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to document decisions clearly and concisely.
  • Good judgment and confidence raising questions or escalating situations.
  • A collaborative mindset and comfort working with stakeholders across different functions.

Responsibilities

  • Review sales opportunities against contract terms and Salesforce data to ensure accurate run rate reporting.
  • Validate deals for compliance with MSCI’s Run Rate Policy and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure contract alignment in Salesforce.
  • Support quarter-end and month-end close by clearing the opportunity review queue within deadlines.
  • Escalate complex or ambiguous deal structures to senior team members or policy owners.
  • Review sales opportunities from contract to system by comparing contractual terms with Salesforce data, including deal term, fees, products, billing structure, and other key commercial details.
  • Ensure accurate run rate reporting by applying MSCI’s Run Rate Policy consistently across standard and non-standard transactions.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies between executed contracts and Salesforce records before they affect downstream financial reporting.
  • Build expertise in deal structures and revenue recognition, including the application of ASC 606 principles to commercial arrangements.
  • Work across the organization with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to clarify contract terms and resolve questions.
  • Exercise judgment by identifying complex or ambiguous transactions that require additional accounting or policy guidance and escalating them as appropriate.
  • Create a strong audit trail by documenting review conclusions, decisions, and supporting rationale.
  • Help review and clear opportunities accurately and within reporting deadlines during month-end and quarter-end close.
  • Stay current on evolving policies and processes and apply updates consistently to active deal reviews.

About the Company

MSCI

Offers data, indexes, analytics for investments

MSCI provides data, indexes, analytics, and technology solutions for institutional investors, asset managers, and wealth managers across public and private markets. Its index products measure global markets, private asset data offers benchmarks and analytics for illiquid investments, and ESG data, models, and ratings help assess sustainability risk. Risk management and portfolio tools integrate analytics to support asset allocation and personalized portfolios, while research and partnerships broaden access to private market intelligence. The goal is to help clients make informed decisions, manage risk, and grow assets by delivering reliable data and practical tools in a single ecosystem.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1969

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