McGraw-Hill Jobshttp://mcgraw-hill.jobs2012-05-24 10:21:23.102578USANew YorkTitle: Sr. Manager, Business Management Location: US-NY-New York This position is responsible to aid in the growth of the Enterprise Solutions business through the support and management of the sales staff, sales support staff, sales operations, product content owners and Enterprise Solutions senior management. Specific responsibilities include negotiating fee proposals, developing a process & documents around negotiated contracts, supporting teams through the sales engagement/pre-sale stages, developing & maintaining tools to streamline fee negotiations, aiding in the completion of RFPs/RFIs, contracts negotiation and overall product positioning within the broader Enterprise Solutions overall capability. Responsibilities: * Setting Commercial Terms, Contracts and Pricing – A key part of this job is to understand the client needs, market-place needs as well as value of all the Enterprise Solutions intellectual property represented in our data feeds. Based on these understanding the individual is responsible for creating competitive negotiated proposals for a single content set or multiple content sets while protecting the value of the content. This includes following a framework and methodology for pricing of the content and documenting fee strategies used to ensure parity amongst negotiated deals. * Content Presentation – Liaising with Sales Operations & Product Content owners on presentation of the Enterprise Solutions’ in RFPs, RFIs and Questionnaires. Providing insight on the packaging & presentation of content into a cohesive bundle. * Training – Coordinate internal Enterprise Solutions training for our sales organization as well as other internal resources. This includes liaising with the S&P Capital IQ internal training organization to coordinate training schedule, presenters, venues and methodology used to ensure effective learning opportunities. * Documentation – Work with Global Regulatory Affairs, Global Licensing and Compliance to document content fees and licensing requirements. Ensure that negotiated proposal details and status are documented. Required: * Bachelor’s Degree required * 5 years’ experience in financial service data product management, sales or business management and a strong understanding of financial data sets. * Ability to prioritize workload and work under strict deadline, time frames and pressure. * Ability to develop fee proposals and negotiating business terms for global sales. * Strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain relationship. * Ability to work independently but well in a team environment. * Excellent written, oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate with members of the Enterprise Management Team, Product Content Managers, Contracts Lawyers, Sales and Customer Service * Excellent organization skills with the ability to coordinate the actions of multiple parties and provide frequent follow-up. * Proficiency in working with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Strong Excel skills are a plus. Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-19 04:46:17United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24764NYNew York, NY28814230http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28814230/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Financial Analyst - Bank Reporting Location: US-NY-New York TheSr. Financial Analystwill manage all aspects of the bank of business, which represents the annualized value of subscription contracts, including monthly bank creation, management reporting and analysis.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Responsibilities: * Prepare monthly bank reporting and analysis package, including business commentary, net sales and revenue analysis, and initiative reporting. Create global sales scorecard on a monthly basis. Work with key business stakeholders to evaluate existing metrics and develop new metrics related to bank, net sales, and revenue. * Generate month end bank of business. Complete monthly revenue/bank/net sales assurance and analysis, including analyzing historical data for trends and unusual variances, comparing results to estimate and budget, and work with key business stakeholders to ensure integrity of revenue/bank/net sales data. Research unusual items. * Analyze monthly revenue estimates. Understand how key business drivers influence the financial performance of the business and be able to project future performance of the business. * Manage annual planning and budget process for Global Commodity Services. Evaluate economic trends influencing growth characteristics of the business and prepare analyses to support sector strategies. Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/ or Accounting.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * CPA/MBA Preferred * 3-5 years work experience in public accounting or private accounting/finance department * Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-Lookups) * Experience with Oracle Financials and Cognos TM1 * Strong Analytical Skills * Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The future of energy is in your hands. At Platts, the world's leading energy information provider, traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders will depend on you to help them make better trading and investment decisions in the all-important energy markets. Our real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. With more than 600 employees in 17 offices spanning five continents, you get the best of a small company and a Fortune 500 corporation at Platts. We have a highly diverse workforce, a global perspective, and a "business casual" culture. Platts is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-10 04:28:52United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24726NYNew York, NY28597724http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28597724/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting Location: US-NY-New York This position is a key member of the Platts Financial Planning & Analysis team that supports Platts senior management by performing monthly operational reporting & analysis and maintaining internal controls (SOX Compliance). <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Responsibilities: * Assist with monthly accounting close and financial reporting process for Platts including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. Perform balance sheet account reconciliations. Act as a liaison with Segment Finance on financial reporting matters. * Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for Platts. Ensure that our internal control environment is adequate to safeguard Platts assets through testing and updating controls on a routine basis. Assist in identifying control weaknesses and taking appropriate corrective action. * Review, analyze and interpret monthly financial results for Platts’ senior management. Prepare and review presentations for senior management to ensure accuracy. * Provide financial reporting and analysis to the managers of Platts’ shared services functions including: Executive, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Compliance. Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/ or Accounting<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * CPA/ MBA preferred * 3 – 5 years work experience in public accounting or private accounting/finance department * Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-Lookups) * Experience with Oracle Financials and Cognos TM1 * Strong Analytical Skills * Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The future of energy is in your hands. At Platts, the world's leading energy information provider, traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders will depend on you to help them make better trading and investment decisions in the all-important energy markets. Our real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. With more than 600 employees in 17 offices spanning five continents, you get the best of a small company and a Fortune 500 corporation at Platts. We have a highly diverse workforce, a global perspective, and a "business casual" culture. Platts is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-09 04:50:35United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24722NYNew York, NY28567718http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28567718/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue Location: US-NY-New York The primary function of theSenior Financial Analystis to support the entire Platts Revenue Team with the day to day management of financial operations involving revenue as well as other special projects including cost of sales and bank of business (annualized contract value) reporting.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Responsibilities: * Assume primary responsibility for recording and analyzing Platts revenue. Reconcile key balance sheet reconciliations for accounts receivable and deferred revenue. Research and resolve reconciling items. Assist in monthly P&L reporting and analysis. Prepare accruals and journal entries as needed to accurately record revenue for each business unit. Analyze historical data for trends and unusual variances; comparing results to estimate and budget. Demonstrate understanding of key drivers. Help prepare month end reports to present to upper management for reporting/analyzing revenue trends. * Take primary responsibility for budgeting and forecasting revenue. This includes the monthly estimate process for revenue and the annual budget process. This requires working closely with the Product Finance Managers that support the Platts business. * Assist the Manager, Revenue & Bank of Business and other members of the Platts finance team on key projects and initiatives involving revenue, bank of business (annualized contract value) reporting and cost of sales, as needed. Act as an additional resource for the Revenue team for any projects and fully support Platts management and I&M Segment with ad hoc Finance requests. * Support business process improvement initiatives to improve the accuracy and timeliness of Platts financial reporting. Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/ or Accounting.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * 3-5 years work experience in public accounting or private accounting/finance department * Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-Lookups) * Experience with Oracle Financials and Cognos TM1 * Strong Analytical Skills * Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The future of energy is in your hands. At Platts, the world's leading energy information provider, traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders will depend on you to help them make better trading and investment decisions in the all-important energy markets. Our real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. With more than 600 employees in 17 offices spanning five continents, you get the best of a small company and a Fortune 500 corporation at Platts. We have a highly diverse workforce, a global perspective, and a "business casual" culture. Platts is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-09 04:49:28United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York24677NYNew York, NY28567705http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28567705/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Senior Financial Analyst - Risk and Global Trading Services Location: US-NY-New York The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Risk and Global Trading Services management team by performing forecasts, preparing budgets and financial & operational reporting and analysis. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring revenue and expenses; performing analysis of transactional and subscription revenue and annualized contract values; performing balance sheet account reconciliations and evaluating the effectiveness of financial controls for the Risk and Global Trading Services business. Responsibilities: * Prepare appropriate operating business metrics to assist Risk and Global Trading Services senior management in effectively assessing and managing the products within the Risk and Global Trading Services business. * Improve financial reporting and analysis for the Risk & Global Trading Services business. Manage monthly financial reporting process. Work with Finance and Operations to ensure the accounting close and all aspects of financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate fashion. Review internal financial controls and assess if the controls are operating effectively. * Develop monthly earnings estimates. Understand how key business drivers influence the financial performance of the business and be able to project future performance of the business. * Manage annual planning and budget process for Risk and Global Trading Services. Evaluate business trends influencing growth characteristics of the business and prepare analyses to support sector strategies. * Provides data and analysis for monthly Business Operations Reviews. * Perform ad hoc analyses as requested in order to help senior management make informed decisions regarding the short and long term objectives of the business. * Alert management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions * Provide thorough and accurate responses to Group / Corporate inquiries Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/ or Accounting * 5 – 7 years work experience in public accounting or private accounting/finance department * Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, V-Lookups) * Experience with Oracle Financials and Cognos TM1 * Strong Analytical Skills * Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team Preferred: MBA/CPA preferred Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more About the Company The future of energy is in your hands. At Platts, the world's leading energy information provider, traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders will depend on you to help them make better trading and investment decisions in the all-important energy markets. Our real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. With more than 600 employees in 17 offices spanning five continents, you get the best of a small company and a Fortune 500 corporation at Platts. We have a highly diverse workforce, a global perspective, and a "business casual" culture. Platts is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-08 04:36:13United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23423NYNew York, NY28499931http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28499931/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Vice President, Controller Location: US-NY-New York McGraw-Hill Educationhas an exciting opportunity for a Vice President, Controller located inNew York City. The primary role of the Corporate Controller is to provide management, the Board of Directors, shareholders, regulatory agencies, and interested outsiders with meaningful and timely consolidated financial information; to develop and administer corporate accounting policy; provide oversight and approval of accounting for complex transactions (including business combinations and divestitures); and to develop and maintain internal control over financial reporting; thereby supporting achievement of short and long range profit goals of the company Responsibilities: * Execution of monthly accounting close and reporting of monthly financial information in accordance with applicable accounting standards. * Quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements for inclusion in reports to shareholders and the SEC. * Financial review narrative for Annual Report and coordination of production of all financial content in the Annual Report with Corporate Communications department. * Disclosure Committee meetings and related processes. * Establishment and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures. * Develop company position on proposed accounting standards and financial reporting regulations. Act as spokesman for the company in providing response letters to relevant exposure drafts. * Responsible for internal control over financial reporting and related assessment process. * Managing the relationship with external auditors. * Oversee a wide variety of special requests and projects from the CFO and other corporate departments and operating companies. * Requires thorough knowledge of financial accounting and reporting principles and practices and matters under consideration by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and Securities & Exchange Commission. Also, requires extensive understanding of auditing standards which guide independent public accountants in their work toward rendering an opinion on the company’s consolidated statements. * College degree in accounting, CPA, public accounting and internal auditing experience are necessary. Must have prepared or audited other Fortune 500 companies’ SEC reports and interfaced with the audit committees. * Must have the technical and managerial skills and knowledge to manage a vast complex accounting operation. * Requires a broad mastery of accounting issues in order to develop policy for all McGraw-Hill Education operations. Requires understanding of international accounting standards and local GAAP for the countries in which the company does business. * Must have the skills to develop and manage a large efficient financial infrastructure that addresses the needs of a large diverse worldwide organization. About the Company McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. The McGraw-Hill Companies(NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-05-04 04:25:35United StatesMcGraw-HillNew YorkGVP24618NYNew York, NY28426867http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/28426867/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Finance Director, Power & Gas Location: US-NY-New York This position is responsible for assisting the VP, Financial Business Operations with the day-to-day management of the financial operations of Platts Power & Gas Sector in support of its business goals. Responsibilities include direct supervision of finance professionals supporting Platts' core businesses including its Power & Gas commodity product lines. This position will manage the financial analysis and budgeting related to the business's profit and loss statements and balance sheets. This position will support the Platts senior management team by ensuring that the Finance team provides accurate and timely financial analysis, metrics, reporting and planning. Responsibilities: * Function as the operational and financial advisor to the General Manger- Power & Gas helping to set both short-term business management priorities and long-term strategic direction of the business. Evaluate short and long term strategies to enhance profitability through the reallocation of resources, repositioning products and investing in new products and technology platforms. * Review and monitor the operational and financial performance of the Power & Gas Sector by applying a thorough understanding the key business drivers and implement the appropriate operating business metrics to provide the General Managers and senior management to effectively assess and manage the products lines within the commodity group. * Development and implementation of financial goals and performance targets for the Power & Gas Sector. Evaluate resource allocations and make recommendations to increase financial performance through pricing support and cost management through comparisons to external benchmarks. * Manage and develop finance professionals to provide superior financial support to the business line. * Manage annual planning and budget process for the assigned commodity sector. Evaluate economic trends influencing growth characteristics of the business and prepare analyses to support sector strategies. Required: * 10 - 12 years accounting and financial analysis experience * Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance;CPA/MBA Preferable * Sound knowledge of accounting policies and procedures and financial techniques for planning, forecasting, and related analyses * Good supervisory skills and experience in managing a staff * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team· * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral * Strong computer skills required. (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Cognos TM1, Lawson, etc…) Benefits Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution * 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program * Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more [include other job-specific benefits if appropriate (i.e. work from home, company car, etc...] About the Company The future of energy is in your hands. At Platts, the world's leading energy information provider, traders, risk managers, analysts, and industry leaders will depend on you to help them make better trading and investment decisions in the all-important energy markets. Our real-time news, pricing, analytical services and conferences help markets operate with transparency and efficiency. With more than 600 employees in 17 offices spanning five continents, you get the best of a small company and a Fortune 500 corporation at Platts. We have a highly diverse workforce, a global perspective, and a "business casual" culture. Platts is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-04-17 05:54:12United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York23126NYNew York, NY27941798http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27941798/jobUSANew YorkTitle: Director of Financial Operations Location: US-NY-New York McGraw-Hill Professional has an exciting position for aDirector of Financial Operations. The overall purpose of this position is to act as a business partner and lead the financial planning and analysis function and provide financial and analytical support for the Digital, Publishing, and Production groups. Become a part of global publishing management team responsible for product investment, pricing, and publishing decisions. Essential Accountabilities include: * Support the Digital, Publishing, and Production groups by monitoring and controlling all financial aspects of the business including revenues, expenses, investments, and assets. Review, analyze and approve product proposals, providing guidance to the business partners to improve profitability and meet margin hurdles. Review and approve other investments, payments and discounts including plant, author advances, sales discounts and international transfer pricing terms. * Lead the creation of the preliminary operating budget and medium range plan for the Digital and Publishing groups. * Prepare the revenue, expense, and plant forecasts for the budget, monthly operating estimate, and other requirements. Review forecasts with senior management. * Participate in the monthly closing process, performing reviews of revenue, mix, gross margin, and expenses to ensure the monthly financial statements are accurate. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Prepare commentary to support the financial reports and plans as required * Monitor and review inventory and author advance balances and reserve requirements. Assist the organization by creating processes and actions to grow revenue while minimizing the impact of write-offs. * Prepares P&L's and reviews the profitability by business group, sales channel, customer, and makes recommendations. * Directs the plant investment analysis, accounting, and control functions. * Working with the senior leadership team, provides support for the incentive compensation plan process for Digital and Publishing groups including the design and development of annual plans, and determining the payments. * A bachelors degree isrequired * Must havea minimumof 15 years experience in finance or accounting in a corporate environment, including a thorough understanding of accounting and financial statements * Must havea minimumof 7 years experience at the management level in a financial planning and analysis role including preparing annual operating budgets * Must havestrong management skills, with a minimum of 5 years supervising, leading, and developing staff (3 or more direct reports) * Must have experience creating and presenting materials to senior management. * Must have experience representing business units implementing corporate-wide financial and business technology systems * Experience making recommendations and influencing business decisions * Strong analytical skills and judgment * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Team-oriented, business partner, with leadership skills Preferred Experience: * MBA or CPA strongly desired * Public accounting background in a big 4 company is a big plus * Solid understanding of business models and practices that involve selling products and services B2B, and B2C through retail sales channels McGraw-Hill Professional, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, helps individuals excel in their lives, occupations, and interests by providing essential information and expert guidance. McGraw-Hill Educationis leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources. We createdPlanet Turtle, a K-3 social network for children and broughtGradeGuruto life; a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Our award winning product,Acuity® InFormative Assessment™, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill's acclaimed suite ofAccess-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winningConnectis a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today. McGraw-Hill Educationis a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, a Fortune500 corporation with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability,please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual. Job Type: Accounting/Finance2012-04-07 08:39:46United StatesMcGraw-HillNew York120000002UNYNew York, NY27724588http://mcgraw-hill.jobs/xml/27724588/job