About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for managing the Company’s consolidation process and internal reporting, a key position that serves as the basis for SEC, statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements, supporting External Reporting team, business units and global locations. The position will be responsible for producing and analyzing internal and external financial reports and will participate in other ad hoc projects.   

The role will also provide oversight for the Record to Report function and will have country controllers reporting into it, ensuring comprehensive oversight for International Accounting. Additionally, this position will lead and mentor a global team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.  For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

The Team:

Operating in 22 countries with accounting in 17 countries and 27 Operating entities with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London, Ontario Canada).  You will report to the CAO and build your team and integrating the existing team as we evolve to a public company. 

Responsibilities  

• Oversee the monthly financial close process ensuring ledgers are closed in a timely and accurate manner.  

• Owner of month-end close calendar and deliverables inventory. 

• Responsible for the Chart of Accounts. 

• Liaise with Tax team to understand transfer pricing and lead intercompany accounting. 

• Manage the consolidation process. Review, analysis, and record elimination journal entries. 

• Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting policies and internal controls. 

• Preparation and distribution of financial reports will be based for the consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP. 

• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors.  

• Liaise with all business units and global locations and partner with various corporate functions. 

• Support global and US ad-hoc projects that requires involvement of corporate and global accounting support. 

• Provide oversight for the Record to Report function, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. 

• Lead and mentor a global team, fostering professional development and collaboration among country controllers and accounting staff. 

• Partner with Technology Finance teams to automate and transform reporting, when possible.  

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial reporting. Implement best practices and technological solutions and automation to drive process improvements. 

Knowledge and experience:  

• CPA designation, master’s degree strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years’ accounting experience. 

• Prior experience with preparation of financial statements and consolidation. 

• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and consolidation. 

• Detail-oriented with rigorous approach to deliver high-quality work. 

• Exceptional communication skills including experience presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee. 

• Proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment. 

• Ability to work independently. 

• Knowledge of Oracle and Alteryx is a plus. 

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $270,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such