Leading Credit Rating/Research firm is looking for a VP/Accounting Specialist to support their Research Team in the Rating Process. Assume complete responsibility for the financial reporting issues of companies within several industries and identify companies that are most at risk of aggressive financial reporting.
Support Credit Analysts in the Rating Process and Produce Company Specific Credit Research for Customers (Fixed Income Investors) • Develop strong relationships with Managing Director and all senior analysts within assigned industry teams • Be regularly sought after by analysts for assistance with complex accounting and financial reporting issues • Assume complete responsibility for the financial reporting issues of companies within several industries • Identify companies that are most at risk of aggressive reporting and credit relevant reporting issues • Regularly surface company specific credit relevant accounting / financial reporting issues • Perform company-specific analysis of complex accounting / financial reporting issues so we are ready with a point of view by the time of rating committee discussion • Articulate a well reasoned point of view on the appropriate credit rating at rating committee meetings • Win respect of rated companies’ management for insight and competence at meetings discussing accounting-related issues • Oversees or drafts credit research that is insightful, relevant and requires minimal revision upon review Participate in External Outreach Activities • Generate opportunities for high profile presentations to key constituencies • Be recognized externally for expertise in specific areas • Respond to questions from investors and the press on our company specific and topical research • Lead discussions with investors and management in senior positions