Associate Director, Intercompany Accounting & Global Settlements - Mobility

S&P Global • Centreville, VA

5d

About The Position

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility . Position Overview Mobility Global is establishing a centralized and controlled global intercompany accounting function to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely settlement across all legal entities. We are seeking a strategic and operationally disciplined Associate Director of Intercompany Accounting & Global Settlements to lead all intercompany transaction governance, reconciliation, elimination, and settlement processes across the enterprise. This role will design and own the global intercompany framework — including policy, transfer pricing alignment, multi-currency settlement processes, elimination accuracy, and SOX-compliant controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue) required.
• Significant experience managing complex multi-entity intercompany environments.
• Experience with global operations and multi-currency settlements.
• Strong knowledge of: U.S. GAAP consolidation principles Intercompany eliminations Foreign currency translation Transfer pricing coordination
• ERP experience (Oracle, SAP) strongly preferred.
• Highly organized and process-oriented.
• Strong cross-functional communicator capable of influencing global stakeholders.
• Detail-focused but able to operate strategically.
• Comfortable managing complexity in high-growth environments.
• Strong governance mindset appropriate for public company standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the company’s global intercompany accounting policy and governance structure.
• Oversee all intercompany transactions across legal entities, including: Management fees Shared services allocations Cost recharges Cross-border product/service transfers Intercompany loans and interest Equity transactions and capital movements
• Ensure consistent treatment across regions and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• In alignment with Treasury, will design and oversee centralized intercompany settlement and netting accounting processes.
• Manage monthly and quarterly intercompany true-ups.
• Ensure timely and accurate settlement across multi-currency environments.
• Oversee FX impact monitoring and reconciliation.
• Drive standardization of intercompany invoicing and payment protocols.
• Coordinate with Treasury on cash management and funding implications.
• Ensure timely intercompany reconciliations prior to monthly close.
• Eliminate intercompany balances and transactions accurately during consolidation.
• Resolve out-of-balance conditions proactively.
• Partner with global controllership teams to reduce intercompany aging and disputes.
• Support accurate segment and entity-level reporting.
• In tandem with Tax and Treasury, establish standalone intercompany structure.
• Oversee accounting and settlement of Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs).
• Implement permanent intercompany frameworks replacing inherited processes.
• Align intercompany accounting with transfer pricing policies in coordination with Tax.
• Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls over intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Ensure documentation of reconciliation processes and settlement approvals.
• Partner with SOX and Internal Audit teams on control testing and remediation.
• Minimize manual journal entries through system automation and standard workflows.
• Drive ERP and consolidation system configuration to support automated intercompany matching and elimination.
• Implement standardized intercompany coding and chart of accounts structure.
• Reduce reconciliation cycle time and eliminate recurring disputes.
• Evaluate intercompany automation tools where appropriate.
• Partner closely with: Tax (transfer pricing and documentation) Treasury (settlement and funding flows) Regional Controllers FP&A (entity-level reporting alignment) Technical Accounting (complex intercompany arrangements)
• Serve as enterprise escalation point for intercompany disputes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager