Assistant Vice President-Project Accounting

Moody's Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Life

Disability

Accident insurance

Discounted employee stock purchaseplan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Corporation is seeking an AVP-Project Accounting to guide software capitalization and financial governance across the product portfolio. You will apply US GAAP capitalization rules, collaborate with Product and R&D on roadmaps, and convert initiatives into governance-ready investment structures.

You will develop reporting, support new capitalization standards, and help differentiate durable assets from exploratory work, while building a strong project accounting team and shaping Moody's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience advising on software investment and profitability outcomes in tech-enabled firms is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting judgment on software capitalization under US GAAP across product lines and geographies.
• Partner with Product and R&D during roadmap planning and portfolio reviews to supply financial input.
• Translate roadmaps into investment structures for governance and reporting.
• Develop playbooks and guidelines; flag scope creep or impairment signals.
• Enhance reporting for capitalized projects and R&D to support leadership decisions.
• Support new software capitalization accounting standards and stakeholder implications.
• Help distinguish durable assets from exploratory work and manage handoffs to accounting teams.
• Build and mentor a high-performing project accounting team.

Skills

Finance & accounting

Software investment advisory

Software capitalization (US GAAP)

Cross-functional communication

Prioritization in ambiguity

Product & R&D financial impact

Roadmaps & portfolio governance

AI tools & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job 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, 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

• 8–12+ years in finance, accounting, or advisory roles with exposure to product and R&D organizations; business partnering experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience advising on software investment and development initiatives in SaaS, data, or technology-enabled companies, with a primary focus on financial, accounting, or investment outcomes
• Familiarity with software capitalization accounting guidance under US GAAP, including unit-of-account, capitalization boundaries, and asset structuring principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders across product, engineering, and finance organizations
• Comfort operating in ambiguous and evolving environments with the ability to manage competing priorities independently and drive clarity across stakeholders
• Experience working at the intersection of product and R&D execution and financial outcomes, providing financial and accounting insight that informs investment decisions
• Exposure to product roadmaps, portfolio governance, agile delivery, or transformation initiatives; background in strategic finance, controllership, or technical accounting preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI‑powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA designation or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred

Responsibilities

The AVP-Project Accounting delivers software capitalization guidance and financial governance across Moody's product investment portfolio.

• Provide technical accounting judgment on software capitalization, including unit-of-account, capitalization boundaries, and asset structuring under US GAAP, and consistently apply these principles across product lines, geographies, and delivery models
• Partner with Product and R&D stakeholders during roadmap planning, initiative design, and ongoing portfolio reviews to provide financial accounting input and early insight into impacts of roadmap, investment, or delivery changes
• Translate product roadmaps and initiatives into clear project and investment structures that support governance, capitalization assessment, and downstream financial reporting
• Implement playbooks, frameworks, and decision guidelines aligned with product strategy initiatives and financial principles; identify early signals of strategic drift, scope creep, or potential impairment
• Develop and enhance decision‑useful reporting relating to both capitalized projects and R&D, translating initiative‑level activity into portfolio‑level insights for leadership and supporting end‑to‑end process review between capitalization and R&D data collection and reporting
• Support implementation of the new software capitalization accounting standard, advising business stakeholders on financial and operational implications
• Support product leadership in distinguishing durable asset creation from exploratory work and manage handoffs to downstream accounting and reporting teams
• Help build and develop a high‑performing project accounting team, serving as a key point of contact for project accounting and capitalized software advisory matters

About The Team

The Corporate Accounting team at Moody's is part of the Controllership function and plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of Moody's financial reporting. The team is at the forefront of supporting the company's capitalized software investment framework, providing end‑to‑end visibility across the product portfolio, and partnering closely with Product, R&D, Engineering, Strategy, and Finance to deliver consistent and accurate financial outcomes. By joining this team, you will contribute to high‑impact work that shapes how Moody's invests in and accounts for its growing product ecosystem, while supporting a culture of disciplined financial governance and continuous innovation — including the adoption of AI‑enabled tools and capabilities to drive smarter, faster financial decision‑making.

For US‑based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $135,700.00 - $196,750.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full‑time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• parental leave
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• life
• disability
• accident insurance
• a discounted employee stock purchase plan
• tuition reimbursement

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].

This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.