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

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting, is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting for the organization, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and global statutory reporting.  You will work closely with the Technical Accounting leader and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements while driving the transparency, quality and consistency of all external disclosures.

The role is onsite in Reston, VA.

The Team: Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London, Ontario Canada).  You will report to the CAO and have 2 direct report to start up work required as we evolve to a public company. 

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. This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.

Responsibilities and Impact: As a senior leader, you will partner closely with the CAO, Legal, and Investor Relations, and Audit team to communicate financial results and disclosure strategies.

• 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, in partnership with the CAO, and CFO, 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 statement, 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 various corporate functions to ensure SEC disclosures are aligned 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 various agencies, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders

• Lead the creation of the Annual Report, coordinating across finance, legal and communications teams

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 $137,000 to $270,000. 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:

• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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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