Sr Fin Rptg & Acct Policy Specialist

Moody's · Remote, India

FULL TIME

Job Description

This job is with Moody's, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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

Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience at a senior or equivalent level in a large public accounting firm or external reporting function at a large publicly traded company; a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements, including XBRL
Initiative-driven approach with willingness to invest time in learning new systems and processes, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class financial disclosures
Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with executive finance leaders, controllership organizations, auditors, regional finance teams, and technology partners to resolve complex accounting and reporting matters
Strong writing skills, with demonstrated ability to draft clear and precise external financial disclosures
Demonstrated success driving finance transformation initiatives including process standardization, automation, system implementation, and operating model optimization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate accounting conclusions, business impacts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
Fluency in English and demonstrated experience collaborating across global teams, functions, and time zones
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 or a related field required
Certified Public Accountant license or country equivalent accountancy license obtained or in progress preferred

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Reporting Specialist will serve as a key member of the Controller's group, helping manage Moody's external reporting function with a strong focus on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting.
Serve as a key member of the external reporting group, fostering best-in-class disclosures in the Company's quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including XBRL reporting
Prepare and assist in managing quarterly senior management and Board of Directors reporting packages, including preparation of the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows
Prepare and assist in presenting the Company's financial results to senior management on a monthly basis
Participate in and help drive transformation and technology enablement initiatives that impact the external reporting function, primarily through process improvement and automation including data visualization tools such as Power BI and AI tools such as Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Claude
Collaborate closely with the Corporate Planning and Investor Relations teams on quarterly earnings releases and related communications and messaging
Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Planning, General Accounting, Tax, and other teams within Moody's to obtain and develop key reporting insights
Prepare United States statutory reports including ERISA and Captive Insurance financial statements & assist with various ad-hoc projects as assigned by senior leadership within the Financial Reporting organization

About the Team
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment with 14,000+ employees across 90 cities, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace. The Financial Reporting organization, part of Global Controllership within Moody's Finance function, is responsible for all aspects of external financial reporting and assists in providing senior management with the financial information needed for strategic decisions. By joining our team in Gurugram, India, you will play a key role in shaping the quality and integrity of Moody's public disclosures, driving automation and AI-enabled transformation across reporting processes, and collaborating with finance leaders across the globe.

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.

Company	Moody's
Location	Remote, India
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	finance

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