Associate Director, Revenue Accounting Coe

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team: The Business Unit Corporate Controller’s team is responsible for financial accounting across S&P Global related to Record to Report, Global Real Estate and centralized accounting support across the income statement. The team values collaboration and the ability to think critically while problem solving. The role reports to the Associate Director, Senior of Revenue Accounting, part of the S&P Global Corporate Controllers organization.

Responsibilities and Impact:

You will provide support to both the corporate finance and business unit FP&A teams. You will lead an organization of 5-8 individuals who manage the month-end close in support of complex revenue accruals and contribute value added analysis across the S&P Global finance organization. The ideal candidate is adept in ASC 606 and working with business and FP&A teams to ensure appropriate revenue recognition practices in line with US GAAP. They must be comfortable reviewing business processes and designing or updating existing accounting processes to ensure appropriate revenue recognition. This role requires experience building and implementing accounting processes utilizing run rate models, unbilled/usage reports, and billing analysis. The candidate will present findings in group settings to members of the senior leadership team.

• Lead a team that is a key contributor to the month-end close and monthly revenue reporting
• Train and develop your direct reports
• Partner with the business teams by understanding various complex products and providing actionable revenue solutions
• Conduct research and synthesize large quantities of data into actionable analysis for management
• Provide and present in-depth revenue analysis for various products, customers and their impact on the bottom line
• Understand and apply best practices related to revenue recognition and strong internal controls
• Key point of contact for S&P Global’s ASC 606 accounting scenarios
• Manage and deliver on internal/external audit queries timely and accurately
• Create and update complex revenue accrual models
• Influence and contribute to decision making across all internal stakeholder levels of seniority

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 $104,435 to $175,604. 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 we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience related to public accounting, asset management, financial planning and analysis, or economic analysis
• CPA/CA (US) or ACA/ACCA (UK) qualification
• 5+ years of experience managing a team
• Strong Excel and data manipulation skillset (including large data sets)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Offshore team management experience
• Experience designing, building, and testing workflows in Alteryx to support analysis of large and complex data sets
• Adaptive to new technologies and platforms, passionate about solving business problems, improving efficiency
• Exposure to ACV and ACV/Revenue reconciliations
• Experience analyzing data and creating visualizations and dashboards to support business decision (Tableau / PowerBI / PowerPoint)
• Ability to see projects through to successful completion
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets
• Experience in ERP system e.g. Oracle, SAP, Salesforce CPQ
• Familiarity with database tools e.g. QlikView, SmartView
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days a week in person attendance.

Right to Work Requirements

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

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

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 broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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