AVP, Software Capitalization & Financial Strategy

PassFort; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an AVP-Project Accounting to deliver software capitalization guidance and financial governance across the product investment portfolio. You will partner with Product and R&D to provide early financial input on roadmaps, translate initiatives into project structures, and support end-to-end capitalization processes across geographies and delivery models.

Representative responsibilities include developing reporting for capitalized projects and R&D, aligning playbooks with product

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in finance, accounting, or advisory roles with exposure to product and R&D organizations.
• Experience advising on software investment and development in SaaS, data, or tech-enabled companies.
• Familiarity with US GAAP software capitalization guidance under US GAAP, including unit-of-account, capitalization boundaries, and asset structuring principles.
• Strong communication to translate complex financial concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and manage competing priorities independently.
• Experience at the intersection of product and R&D execution with financial outcomes.
• Exposure to product roadmaps, portfolio governance, agile delivery, or transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with AI concepts and tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting judgment on software capitalization under US GAAP across product lines and geographies.
• Partner with Product and R&D stakeholders during roadmap planning to provide financial input.
• Translate roadmaps into project structures for governance and reporting.
• Develop playbooks and guidelines aligned with product strategy and detect scope or impairment risks.
• Create reporting on capitalized projects and R&D for leadership.

Skills

Finance experience

Advisory roles

Product & R&D exposure

Business partnering

Software investment guidance

US GAAP capitalization

Cross-functional influence

AI tools usage

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Moody's is seeking an AVP-Project Accounting to deliver software capitalization guidance and financial governance across the product investment portfolio. You will partner with Product and R&D to provide early financial input on roadmaps, translate initiatives into project structures, and support end-to-end capitalization processes across geographies and delivery models.

Representative responsibilities include developing reporting for capitalized projects and R&D, aligning playbooks with product