About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

About the Role:

• 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

Reporting to the U.S. Controller / R2R Lead, the Manager, Record to Report – P&L, Balance Sheet & Equity Accounting will own key general ledger areas within the U.S. R2R function, including operating expense accounting, Travel & Expense (T&E), royalties, intangibles, goodwill, equity accounting, and complex journal entries.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and GAAP-compliant accounting in a SOX-controlled public-company environment. The role will also support ad hoc corporate initiatives and may expand into additional accounting areas over time.

Location: This role is a Hybrid position based in Centreville, VA with plans to relocate to Reston, VA in 202

Responsibilities and Impact:

P&L & Operating Expense Accounting

• Own accounting for operating expenses, including accruals and allocations.

• Oversee T&E accounting and reconciliation in coordination with AP and Concur.

• Account for royalty expense and related accruals.

• Perform variance analysis and support executive reporting.

Balance Sheet & Complex Accounting Areas

• Own accounting for:

  • Intangible assets and amortization

  • Goodwill monitoring and impairment coordination

  • Equity accounting (investments and related journal entries)

• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

• Support impairment analyses and valuation coordination.
   

Journal Entries & Close Support

• Prepare and review complex and top-side journal entries.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close deadlines.
   

SOX & Controls

• Execute and document SOX controls for assigned accounts.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Support internal and external audit requests.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• CPA required or strongly preferred.

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Public accounting background preferred.

• Experience in publicly traded or large multinational company preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including goodwill and equity accounting.

• Strong Excel and ERP experience.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a