S&P Global

Executive Director, External & SEC Reporting

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Reston • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $137,000 - $270,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial reportingSEC reportingU.S. GAAPXBRL taxonomyMD&A footnotesdisclosure strategyconsolidated financial statementsregulatory compliancenarrative disclosuresstatutory reporting
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationguidancestrategic alignmentorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingstakeholder managementcoordination
Certifications
CPAMaster's degree