About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

Director, Technical Accounting - Mobility

Location: Reston, Virginia

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. 

The Role

Mobility Global is seeking a highly technical and strategic Director of Technical Accounting to lead complex accounting policy matters, support global accounting governance, and provide subject matter expertise across the enterprise.

This role will focus exclusively on technical accounting research, policy development, and complex transaction support, partnering closely with SEC Reporting, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, and external auditors to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with public company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

• Lead research, interpretation, and documentation of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP (ASC 606, 842, 718, 805, 350, 326, etc.).

• Prepare and maintain formal technical accounting memoranda for significant transactions and non-routine events.

• Develop and maintain the company’s global accounting policy framework and governance standards.

• Advise on accounting treatment for strategic initiatives, contract structures, commercial models, and new product offerings.

• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess implementation impact across global operations.
   

Complex Transaction Support

• Provide accounting guidance for:

  • Business combinations and carve-out transactions

  • Revenue model changes (subscription, transactional, hybrid models)

  • Stock-based compensation programs

  • Impairments and restructuring activities

  • Lease accounting and global facility expansions

• Partner with Corporate Development on M&A due diligence and purchase accounting.

• Support separation of accounting and standalone balance sheet matters related to the spin-off.

Spin-Off & Standalone Governance

• Establish standalone accounting policies.

• Lead technical accounting assessments related to separation agreements and transitional service arrangements.

• Support opening balance sheet validation and post-spin technical compliance.

• Collaborate with SEC Reporting to ensure accurate technical disclosures.

SOX & Controls

• Ensure technical accounting positions are supported by robust, SOX-compliant control design.

• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on technical reviews and remediation.

• Establish documentation standards for complex judgments and estimates.

Global Advisory Role

• Serve as technical accounting advisor to regional controllership teams.

• Provide guidance on foreign currency, consolidation issues, and intercompany complexities.

• Build scalable processes appropriate for a multinational public company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required).

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred.

• Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue) required.

• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP.

• Strong experience drafting technical accounting memoranda.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and auditors.

• Experience operating in multinational environments.

Leadership Competencies

• Highly analytical with strong professional skepticism.

• Operates with executive presence and credibility.

• Practical problem-solver who can translate technical guidance into business-ready decisions.

• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, high-visibility transformation environment.

Right to Work Requirements:

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

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

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

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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