Sr Specialist, Center of Excellence Accounting

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

Job Description

The Team: The Center of Excellence Accounting team within Corporate Controllers is responsible accounting across S&P Global related to revenue and centralized accounting support across the income statement. The team values collaboration and the ability to think critically while problem solving.

The Impact: The individual will manage a team of 3 accrual specialists and perform the revenue accruals. The individual and his/her team is responsible for accrual calculation model operation, reviewing journal postings, and Accounts Receivable/Deferred Revenue reconciliations. The individual should understand OTC reporting and the reconciliation processes to perform the duties. This position will assist the Associate Director, Center of Excellence Accounting, for the recording of the month end close entries for the OTC close. The individual will also be helping with the ad hoc reporting and audit requests and ensure the adherence to our SOX policies and procedures related to AR and Revenue accounting.

The role will assist with the calculation of complex revenue accruals impacting multiple business units across S&P Global ensuring compliance with ASC 606 revenue accounting standards. Accounting is dependent on using data from multiple sub-systems across the company that are organized and linked to calculate models that drive revenue accruals and customer invoicing.

The candidate will perform general ledger control reconciliations and work closely with the Business Unit Finance / Corporate Controllers teams to complete the reconciliations meeting the reconciliation policy requirements. The candidate should be proactive in getting the reconciliation items cleared on a timely manner.

Understand sub-systems such as Oracle Cloud, AR, AP modules and our legacy systems that impact revenue recognition to ensure overall end to end process works continuously and effectively. Adhere to accounting, audit, systems controls, and procedures ensuring compliance with corporate policies and SOX controls.

Whats in it for you:

Opportunity to be part of S&P Global, a growing global organization that powers the markets of the future.

Be part of a global accounting team and collaborate with domestic and international staff, third parties; AP and OTC teams and all global business units focusing on achieving team / company objectives.

To work in the latest cutting-edge technologies including our initiatives into automation and lean Six Sigma projects

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of accrual analyst to learn, absorb, and perform accrual models across various business groups.

UK shift timings required

Own and perform accruals themselves as well as manage the team during the close to ensure completeness of journal entries.

Calculation of complex revenue accruals using data from multiple sub-systems across S&P Global.

Assisting with reporting to internal FP&A teams.

Assist in the preparation of the accounting close and financial reporting including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Work closely with other team members across the S&P Global Corporate Controllers team.

Use broader knowledge of financial principles and theories to continually improve processes.

Performs back fill and support to other accountants in the team.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact and collaborate with internal (employees) and external customers at all levels including third parties to achieve desired outcomes.

Strong ability to analyze and resolve issues timely and efficiently while ensuring SOX compliance is imperative.

Qualifications:

4-6 years of revenue accounting experience preferred.

At least 2 years of team leadership experience managing a team of at least 2.

College level accounting degree required.

Experience with SAP/Oracle and the willingness to learn data management tools like Alteryx and Tableau.

Strong Excel skills such as Pivots and formulas.

Experience in Alteryx or databases a plus.

Willingness to learn new systems and legacy systems at a fast pace.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all levels of management and staff globally.

High degree of accuracy and management of heavy workload; understanding of contributions to the overall end to end process.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.

Must be assertive to follow up on resolving issues, ability to multi-task in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.