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Director, Technical Accounting & Policy Job in Beaverton, VT
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Beaverton, VT
Full-time | Finance
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Today, the opportunities for growth across Nike, Inc.’s business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Nike Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every Nike shareholder. They manage accounting and reporting for Nike’s multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across Nike’s diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers.
DescriptionTo elevate our game, NIKE Controlling is in the midst of a multi-year transformation to design and implement our platform of the future. We are centralizing our function globally to drive a shared strategic agenda, along with evolving into a scalable, process-focused organization with a continuous improvement mindset; we’re seeking world-class talent like you to contribute to this journey. We are looking for influencers and collaborators who can champion and embrace change as we evolve; talent with deep finance acumen to help build our blueprint for the future. Do you have what it takes to build a Controlling legacy at NIKE?
As a Director in NIKE’s Technical Accounting and Policy team, you will be a key member of the team dedicated to advising the Company on complex accounting and policy matters. Key accountabilities include:
Ownership of NIKE’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with emerging US GAAP and ensure policies remain relevant with evolving business activities
Taking a leading role as a consultation resource for technical accounting issues and complex business transactions throughout the Company
Researching, resolving and documenting technical accounting issues; also responsible for maintaining a repository for all technical accounting matters;
Partnering with the External Reporting team to ensure appropriate external disclosure considerations;
Monitoring emerging accounting guidance and authoring comment letters for proposed changes in accounting guidance that may impact the Company;
Developing and delivering training and education materials around Nike’s accounting policies to various stakeholders throughout the business
Preparing materials for NIKE’s disclosure and audit committees
QualificationsBachelor degree in Accounting or Finance;
CPA required;
10+ years' experience in public accounting; additional experience working in a large multinational, publicly-held company is highly preferred;
Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm’s Regional or National office is a plus;
Proven technical accounting skills, primarily in such areas as Revenue and Advertising & Marketing;
Proven people management experience;
Exposure to ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate status, issues, risks and opportunities with senior leadership team;
Proven ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations;
Proven ability to develop high profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions and layers, preferably inclusive of navigating a large corporation
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00411184
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Today, the opportunities for growth across Nike, Inc.’s business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Nike Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every Nike shareholder. They manage accounting and reporting for Nike’s multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across Nike’s diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers.
DescriptionTo elevate our game, NIKE Controlling is in the midst of a multi-year transformation to design and implement our platform of the future. We are centralizing our function globally to drive a shared strategic agenda, along with evolving into a scalable, process-focused organization with a continuous improvement mindset; we’re seeking world-class talent like you to contribute to this journey. We are looking for influencers and collaborators who can champion and embrace change as we evolve; talent with deep finance acumen to help build our blueprint for the future. Do you have what it takes to build a Controlling legacy at NIKE?
As a Director in NIKE’s Technical Accounting and Policy team, you will be a key member of the team dedicated to advising the Company on complex accounting and policy matters. Key accountabilities include:
Ownership of NIKE’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with emerging US GAAP and ensure policies remain relevant with evolving business activities
Taking a leading role as a consultation resource for technical accounting issues and complex business transactions throughout the Company
Researching, resolving and documenting technical accounting issues; also responsible for maintaining a repository for all technical accounting matters;
Partnering with the External Reporting team to ensure appropriate external disclosure considerations;
Monitoring emerging accounting guidance and authoring comment letters for proposed changes in accounting guidance that may impact the Company;
Developing and delivering training and education materials around Nike’s accounting policies to various stakeholders throughout the business
Preparing materials for NIKE’s disclosure and audit committees
QualificationsBachelor degree in Accounting or Finance;
CPA required;
10+ years' experience in public accounting; additional experience working in a large multinational, publicly-held company is highly preferred;
Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm’s Regional or National office is a plus;
Proven technical accounting skills, primarily in such areas as Revenue and Advertising & Marketing;
Proven people management experience;
Exposure to ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate status, issues, risks and opportunities with senior leadership team;
Proven ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations;
Proven ability to develop high profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions and layers, preferably inclusive of navigating a large corporation
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID 00411184