Description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including journal entries, close, reconciliations, allocations, and consolidations in multi-entity environments
• Solid technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with the ability to apply guidance, exercise judgment, and ensure policy compliance
• Proven experience leading accounting teams with a focus on performance, accountability, and strong controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage period-end close activities with accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness
• Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis and escalation of material issues
• Experience partnering with FP&A, Tax, Audit, and other finance stakeholders to explain results and resolve issues
• Proficiency with SAP, BlackLine, and advanced Excel
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI concepts with hands-on experience using AI tools to improve efficiency, solve business problems, and support responsible and ethical AI use

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus, CPA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager leads Record-to-Report activities to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across global operations.

• Oversee and approve recurring journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead corporate and other allocation processes, including methodology review, approval, and reconciliation
• Manage severance, restructuring, and consolidated variance analysis in partnership with FP&A
• Direct period-end close activities, including accruals, subledger and GL reviews, adjustments, and eliminations
• Ensure accurate consolidated results through review of intercompany activity, group adjustments, and management reporting
• Oversee payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Review and approve low-risk or recurring accounting memoranda for policy compliance
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation

About the Team
The Record-to-Report Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and delivering accurate, compliant financial reporting across global entities. The team operates within a shared services and global delivery model and partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Tax, and Audit to execute period-end close activities, uphold strong internal controls, and drive continuous improvement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.