NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that Michael S. Crimmins has been named Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller of Moody’s Corporation. He will succeed Jay McCabe, who will retire on July 31, 2016.

Mr. Crimmins joined Moody’s in 2004 and is currently Managing Director – Assistant Corporate Controller. In his new role, he will be responsible for Moody’s global accounting and financial reporting, including tax, internal financial controls and regulatory reporting.

“Mike’s long tenure, along with his extensive experience in accounting, reporting and financial controls, are important assets for the company as he assumes his new role," said Linda S. Huber, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Moody’s Corporation.

Prior to Moody’s, Mr. Crimmins held positions at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters of Accounting from University of Southern California. He is a New York State Certified Public Accountant.

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Source: Moody’s Corporation