About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

Associate Director, Intercompany Accounting & Global Settlements - Mobility

Location: US, UK

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.

Core Responsibilities

Global Intercompany Framework Ownership

• 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.

Settlement & Netting Process Leadership

• 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.

Close & Consolidation Support

• 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.

Spin-Off & TSA Transition Management

• 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.

SOX & Controls

• 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.

Systems & Process Optimization

• 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.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Leadership Competencies

• 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.

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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