Assistant Vice President, Record to Report

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 12-15 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, record-to-report operations, and period-end close activities within global, multi-entity organizations Expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, lease accounting, capitalization policies, depreciation, impairment assessments, asset retirement obligations, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements Experience leading global accounting teams, including management of senior leaders and oversight of onshore and offshore service delivery models Experience operating within shared services and captive finance environments, supporting enterprise accounting processes and controls Proven ability to design and implement scalable accounting controls, performance metrics, and governance processes that support compliance and operational effectiveness Experience partnering with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Real Estate, Technology, Audit, and external auditors to address complex accounting matters and support business priorities Demonstrated success leading finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations, process standardization, automation, data governance, and operating model enhancements Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools and advanced technologies to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision support; inhibits growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting required Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent strongly preferred; Master's degree a plus Responsibilities Strategic finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide capital assets and lease accounting, delivering accurate reporting, strong governance and operational excellence. Serve as the enterprise-wide owner of Capital Assets & Lease Accounting, providing strategic leadership and final decision authority for fixed assets, lease accounting, leasehold improvements, construction-in-progress (CIP), asset retirement obligations (ARO), lease cash clearing, and related close processes Oversee end-to-end execution of Capital Assets & Lease Accounting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions Lead global period-end and quarter-end close activities, driving adherence to accounting policies, reporting deadlines, internal controls, and risk management expectations Establish and maintain governance frameworks and a robust control environment for capitalization and lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and high-quality documentation Serve as the primary executive contact for internal and external auditors, leading discussions related to accounting judgments, methodologies, controls, financial reporting, and remediation activities Partner closely with the Global Process Owner for