Manager, Record to Report – P&L, Balance Sheet & Equity Accounting - Mobility

About the Role

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. 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.

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, and 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

• 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.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130K - $160K. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

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.

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.