Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, Mobility - Onsite Reston, VA

Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, Mobility - Onsite Reston, VA

Join S&P Global as Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, overseeing all external financial reporting for the organization, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and global statutory reporting.

• Serve as the enterprise owner for SEC and external financial reporting across all business units and global locations
• Develop and execute the company’s disclosure strategy, ensuring alignment with executive leadership, Investor Relations, and the Audit Committee
• Provide guidance to the CFO and CAO on emerging regulatory trends, disclosure risks, and impacts on the business
• Oversee the preparation, review and timely filing of Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, registration statements, and proxy materials
• Direct the development of MD&A footnotes and other narrative disclosures, ensuring clarity, precision, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee XBRL taxonomy and ensure technical compliance with the SEC’s evolving requirements
• Partner with corporate functions to align SEC disclosures with corporate messaging and investor communications
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors on SEC reporting matters
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP
• Oversee global statutory reporting, ensuring each jurisdiction meets local requirements and audit deadlines
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting to agencies, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders
• Lead the creation of the Annual Report, coordinating across finance, legal and communications teams

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $270,000. Final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

• CPA designation;
  Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, including extensive SEC reporting experience
• Prior leadership experience in a large multinational or Fortune 500 organization preferred
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and PCAOB standards
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as MS Office
• Exceptional communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee
• Highly detail-oriented yet able to operate at an enterprise, leadership level
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

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

Not Applicable

Full-time

Finance

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.