Financial Analyst, Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Financial Analyst - Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting (US Legal Entity and Investments Reporting)

This position reports to the Associate Director - US Controller and Internal Reporting. As a Financial Analyst specializing in Balance Sheet and Internal Reporting, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and investment accounting within our organization.

The Team: Join the Global Controllers team, where you will collaborate with various divisions, corporate departments, and higher levels of management. Your contributions will be vital in achieving financial accounting and reporting excellence, generating significant impact, and adding value to S&P Global.

The Impact: As the Financial Analyst - Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting (US Legal Entity and Investments Reporting), you will be instrumental in the review and reporting of financial statements for our joint ventures and other US legal entities, as well as managing the accounting for our equity investments. Your responsibilities will include ensuring proper and accurate accounting of equity investments, with a special focus on equity method investments. You will prepare monthly roll forwards and analyses related to equity investments, as well as monthly financials for our US-based joint ventures and other US legal entities. Additionally, you will assist in statutory audits of these entities and related tax filings, while continuously seeking to improve and automate existing processes and data inputs, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for enhancements.

What's in it for you: By joining the S&P Global Controllers department, you will gain exposure to multiple divisions and visibility with various levels of management. Your contributions will significantly impact financial review processes and investment accounting. You will have the opportunity to develop your analytical, writing, Excel, and automation skills, while also gaining familiarity with leading information systems and ERPs.

Responsibilities: Your key responsibilities will include preparing the monthly investment roll forward and investment reconciliations, as well as the monthly investments Variable Interest Entity (VIE) analysis and updating the investments database. You will prepare financial statements associated with the US S&P joint ventures and other US legal entities, ensuring proper accounting of equity investment cash transactions, monthly adjusting entries, and mark-to-market adjustments in accordance with US GAAP. Additionally, you will manage account segment creations for new investments, review impairment indicators for each investment, and ensure compliance with SOX documentation related to responsibilities. You will assist with statutory audits and filings within the investments/joint ventures/US legal entities structure, while enhancing and automating existing processes to improve efficiency and capacity. Lastly, you will assist with other related ad hoc requests and must be comfortable working through unknown issues using both company and external accounting resources.

What We Are Looking For: We seek an analytical, inquisitive, collaborative, and skeptical individual who can effectively process large sets of data. A solid understanding of US GAAP, particularly around investment codifications, along with experience in financial reporting and analysis, is essential. Strong English communication skills, the ability to understand core business needs, and the capability to work with diverse groups and levels of management globally are crucial for success in this role. You should be adept at juggling multiple tasks with ease and possess strong organizational skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel, is required, although a willingness to learn is also appreciated.
• Amenable for a Hybrid Setup
• Amenable to work in US Hours, specifically US Eastern Time zone

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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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