Placement and duration The Finance Division reports to Morgan Stanley's Chief Financial Officer. It is the guardian of the firm's books and records and serves as an advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and senior management team. In addition, the Division is a major contributor to reducing and managing risk across the firm. The Tax department is responsible for the firm's corporate tax affairs. This includes income tax and indirect tax reporting and tax compliance activities, management of tax audits and relationships with tax authorities, tax transfer pricing policy and serving as a trusted advisor to the firm and its business units on tax matters. The Tax department also oversee tax risk management and firm tax planning including