Principal Accountant - Intercompany Accounting

Principal Accountant - Intercompany Accounting
Why Mobility Global?
At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people.
Join a team singularly focused on transforming the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global — the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence.
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Position Overview
Mobility Global is establishing a centralized and controlled global intercompany accounting function to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely settlement across all legal entities. We are seeking a highly operational and technically strong Manager of Intercompany Accounting & Global Settlements to support and execute the company’s global intercompany accounting strategy and settlement framework across the enterprise.
This role will lead the day-to-day governance, reconciliation, elimination, and settlement processes for intercompany transactions globally, while partnering closely with Treasury, Tax, and the broader Global Controllership organization. The role will also play a critical leadership role in supporting the company’s long-term process standardization efforts.
What You'll Do
Global Intercompany Accounting Oversight
Support and maintain the company’s global intercompany accounting policies and governance framework.
Oversee intercompany transactions across legal entities, including:
Management fees
Shared services allocations
Cost recharges
Cross-border product and service transfers
Intercompany loans and interest
Equity transactions and capital movements
Ensure consistent accounting treatment across regions and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with regional accounting teams to drive alignment and operational consistency globally.
Settlement & Netting Operations
In coordination with Treasury, manage centralized intercompany settlement and netting processes.
Oversee monthly and quarterly intercompany true-ups and settlement activities.
Ensure timely and accurate settlement execution across multi-currency environments.
Monitor FX-related impacts and reconciliation activities.
Drive standardization of intercompany invoicing and payment practices.
Support cash management and funding coordination activities with Treasury.
Close & Consolidation Support
Lead timely intercompany reconciliations in support of monthly and quarterly close cycles.
Support accurate elimination of intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.
Resolve out-of-balance conditions and reconciliation discrepancies proactively.
Partner with global controllership teams to reduce intercompany aging and disputes.
Support accurate legal entity and segment reporting.
Spin-Off & TSA Transition Support
Support implementation of standalone intercompany accounting structures in partnership with Tax and Treasury.
Oversee accounting and settlement activities related to Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs).
Assist in implementing scalable long-term intercompany processes replacing inherited legacy structures.
Coordinate with Tax to align operational accounting with transfer pricing policies.
SOX, Controls & Governance
Maintain SOX-compliant controls over intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
Ensure appropriate documentation and approval workflows are in place.
Partner with SOX and Internal Audit teams on testing and remediation activities.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual journal entries and improve automation.
Systems & Process Optimization
Support ERP and consolidation system enhancements to improve automated matching and eliminations.
Assist with standardized intercompany coding structures and chart of accounts governance.
Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce reconciliation cycle times and recurring disputes.
Evaluate automation opportunities and scalable solutions for intercompany operations.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner closely with:
Tax
Treasury
Global Controllership
FP&A
Technical Accounting
External service providers
Serve as a key escalation point for intercompany accounting and settlement issues.
Support leadership reporting and executive visibility into intercompany risks and aging trends.
What We're Looking For
Experience in a publicly traded company ($1B+ revenue preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
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8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Significant experience with complex multi-entity intercompany accounting environments.
Experience with global operations and multi-currency settlements.
Strong knowledge of:
U.S. GAAP consolidation principles
Intercompany eliminations
Foreign currency translation
Currency Translation Adjustment (Preferred)
Transfer pricing coordination
ERP experience (Oracle, SAP) strongly preferred.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
What’s In It for You
Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.
• For more information on benefits, please check out: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/us/ourbenefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mobility Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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