S&P Global - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The role is part of the Accounting team at S&P Global, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence positive change and introduce efficiencies across the finance organization, both centrally and across various divisions. The successful candidate will interact with key executives and develop strong partnerships with CFOs across different business units, gaining insights into their unique offerings. The position involves leading an established Center of Excellence (CoE) operating model, control network, and key initiatives across finance technology, lease accounting, record to report processes, incentive compensation accounting, and cash management. The individual will be responsible for protecting the company's interests by challenging business assumptions and decisions while implementing global initiatives and policies. Key responsibilities include ensuring an accurate and independent view of the financial situation of the business unit, developing and implementing a vision for centralized accounting workflows, and leveraging data-driven, automated accounting processes. The role also involves leading a revenue accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end accounting procedures, and ensuring compliance with local and group accounting principles. The candidate will be expected to promote a finance culture focused on return on investment and cash-flow generation, while also identifying risks and opportunities at the business unit level. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Finance Technology Team and Global Real Estate Services, to maximize efficiencies and ensure proper implementation of accounting standards. The candidate will also be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting team, aligning with technological advancements.