Associate Director – Accounting Advisory & Credit Analysis, New York City, NY
Core
Serve as a trusted accounting expert translating complex and emerging accounting standards into credit-relevant insights for S&P Global Ratings analysts and market participants.
Role type
Senior IC accounting advisory specialist (credit analysis)
Builds
Credit assessment frameworks, analytical models, and research commentary on accounting topics
Domain
Financial services / Credit ratings / Accounting standards
Required skills
U.S. GAAP and IFRS proficiency, financial statement analysis, technical accounting expertise, ability to bridge accounting issues with credit risk, presentation skills, Spanish (preferred), Portuguese (preferred)
Preferred skills
Credit analysis understanding, corporate and infrastructure sector accounting, regulatory engagement experience, CFA designation
Technologies
S&P Capital IQ, EDGAR
Responsibilities
Advise credit analysts on emerging accounting matters (structured capital, AI Hyperscaler financing, debt vs. equity, leases), engage with external investors to communicate S&P views, contribute to S&P Ratings criteria and analytical models, participate in credit rating committees, research and publish on accounting topics, monitor standard-setters and regulators
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC