International Tax Controller

The International Tax Controller team is a global team responsible for tax reporting and compliance activities across MSCI entities outside the United States. The team supports approximately 60 tax returns across more than 30 countries, spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

As an International Tax Controller, you’ll own a portfolio of legal entities and support their tax activities throughout the year. This includes tax reporting as part of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, tax return preparation and submission, tax payments and other tax-related reporting requirements.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across regions, the U.S. tax team and external tax consultants. You do not need to arrive as an expert in every jurisdiction: you’ll learn from experienced colleagues and external advisers as you build your international tax knowledge.

In this role, you will:

• Own the tax compliance and reporting activities for an assigned portfolio of MSCI legal entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting as part of the financial close process.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns with external tax consultants.
• Manage recurring tax payments and track filing and payment deadlines across your portfolio.
• Prepare and submit relevant statistical and other tax-related reports.
• Work closely with external tax advisers and internal stakeholders to obtain information, resolve questions and keep deliverables on track.
• Review financial information and supporting documentation required for tax reporting and compliance.
• Take ownership of deadlines, proactively identify issues and escalate questions when additional support is needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across locations and time zones, sharing knowledge and supporting the wider International Tax Controller team.

• Two to four years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, tax or a related finance role.
• A foundation in accounting or finance, with an interest in developing your international tax knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines across different jurisdictions.
• Careful attention to detail when working with financial data and tax-related documentation.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external advisers.
• A proactive approach to ownership: you’re comfortable progressing work independently and raising questions when you need support.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn about different jurisdictions, processes and tax requirements.
• Experience with SAP is helpful but not required.

What we offer you

• Salary range: € 22,000 - € 29,000/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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