About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

About the Role:

The role will be located in the US Eastern Time Zone.

The Team:

ACV, Revenue & COS team within S&P Global Market Intelligence (“MI”) Finance is searching for a Finance Director to co-lead the MI Finance team responsible for Annualized Contract Value (“ACV”), Revenue and Cost of Sales (“COS”) reporting. The Director will manage all aspects of the revenue reporting and analysis, including day-to-day management of financial operations involving ACV, revenue and COS, month end and quarter end close, ensuring proper controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and running special projects. The team consists of employees located in United States, Philippines, and Malaysia; and interacts with other divisions and S&P Global Corporate.

Responsibilities and Impact:

This position will work to ensure all monthly financial reporting and analysis is delivered timely and accurately to facilitate decision making by the management. They will co-lead a transformation within MI Finance to rely more on technology to implement controls and efficiencies allowing the ACV, Revenue & COS team to spend more time analyzing results, understanding business drivers and sharing insights with Finance Business Partners.

The role offers the opportunity to lead the reporting and analysis of ACV, revenue & COS data for the largest division of S&P Global. With direct involvement in financial close and forecasting there is a high level of visibility to senior leadership. In addition, this role will assist with the transformational enterprise-level special projects as we leverage existing technologies to improve processes.

• Lead a workstream within MI ACV, Revenue & COS Team, contribute to both the short-term business management and long-term strategic direction.

• Ensure proper controls are in place and respond to internal/external audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (key point of contact).

• Co-Lead monthly financial close explanations on Revenue and ensure proper controls and reconciliations are in place between ACV and Revenue.

• Alert management to accounting and/or operational challenges and suggest actionable solutions, lead direct reports to do the same.

• Assist with transformation of the team to further leverage existing technologies such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI to remove and reduce manual processes.

• Support overall Division Finance reporting requirements; develop knowledge and understanding of the financial systems that are critical to the reporting process.

• Prepare ad hoc analysis and assist in transformational enterprise-level special projects to provide direct support to the Senior Finance Director and Divisional CFO.

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 $110,761 to $194,565. 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field).

• 10+ years’ relevant work experience in public or private accounting or finance department.

• 3+ years’ work experience leading a team within an accounting or finance department.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/Chartered Accountant designation preferred.

• Knowledge of subscription revenue and ACV is preferred.

• Experience with ERP (Oracle), SmartView, SFDC/CPQ, Tableau, Alteryx, and Power BI is preferred.

• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for resolving operational and financial problems.

• Demonstrate investigative research and analytical capabilities necessary to leadership team with accurate and insightful interpretation of financial information.

• Strong attention to details and analytical ability with an inquisitive mind.

• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team.

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Right to Work Requirements:

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

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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