AVP-Accounting Specialist

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an experienced professional to contribute to the debt rating process for nonfinancial issuers. The role requires expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with responsibilities including analyzing financial practices and generating relevant research for investors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US GAAP and experience with Big 4 firms. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in accounting/auditing.
• Experience with Big 4 firms preferred.
• Deep experience in US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the rating process for debt issuers.
• Analyze financial reporting practices of high-risk companies.
• Support private credit analysis and methodology development.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial Reporting

US GAAP

IFRS

Presentation Skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Corporate Finance Group(CFG)

Job Category:

• Credit Analysis & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

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.

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.

In this role, you will be a vital contributor to the debt rating process for nonfinancial issuers (corporate and infrastructure issuers). Your expertise in accounting, auditing and financial reporting practices will assist in assessing the adequacy of financial information that goes into ratings and credit estimates. You will produce timely and relevant research for fixed-income investor clients and comment on the credit implications of financial reporting and regulatory practices. The role also involves analyzing financial reporting practices of high-risk/high-profile companies, conducting interviews on accounting issues and participating in financial reporting training for credit analysts.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the accounting/auditing function.

· Experience with Big 4 firms is preferred.

· National office or accounting technical group experience is desirable.

· Deep experience in US GAAP. Some familiarity with IFRS is a plus.

· Detailed and extensive understanding of current accounting developments.

· Proven ability to write/publish and present before professional audiences.

Education:

· BA/BS degree in accounting or finance and CPA/chartered accountant certification are essential.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to the rating process for debt issuers by providing analysts and rating committees with analysis on accounting and financial reporting practices.

· Assess the suitability of underlying financial information provided by issuers to obtain or maintain a rating or obtain a credit estimate or rating. Liaise with internal and external market participants to explain Moody’s minimum acceptable levels of financial information.

· Support Moody’s private credit analysis and methodology development by advising the private credit team on relevant accounting and reporting matters.

· Generate and support timely and relevant research on accounting topics with credit-relevance for Moody’s fixed-income investor clients. This includes commenting on the credit implications of financial reporting and regulatory practices by nonfinancial corporations.

· Analyze the financial reporting practices of select high-risk/high-profile companies, assessing their credit implications.

· Actively participate in developing and delivering financial reporting training for our credit analysts.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$163,300.00-$236,800.00, 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. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and 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

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

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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.