Director Global Technical Accounting and Policy

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WHAT YOU BRING

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience; ideally in Public Accounting and/or Corporate Accounting

Strong foundation of accounting skills with experience in U.S. GAAP, SEC research, and Technical Accounting, Research & Policy

Consistent record of developing high-profile, influential, and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers as well as an interest in the application of leadership concepts in areas such as innovation, inspiration, employee development, mentoring, and engagement

Proven track record communicating sophisticated and/or critical topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations

Experience working with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is preferred

International Work experience is a PLUS

Strong enthusiasm and passion for the Nike brand!

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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 lead 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Technical Accounting and Policy Director with strong relationship-building and influencing skills, to help shape future reporting and disclosure pronouncements by presenting the Company’s position to standard setters. This person will also advise global accounting partners on complex accounting and policy matters, deliver technical accounting training to the NIKE global controlling team and provide valuable insights to the larger NIKE finance function through extensive external benchmarking.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with the rest of the Technical Accounting & Policy team to support NIKE team members by:

Monitoring emerging accounting guidance, participating in standard setter outreach, and authoring comment letters for proposed changes in accounting guidance that may impact NIKE

Advising on NIKE accounting policies and procedures to confirm compliance with emerging US GAAP and ensuring policies remain relevant with evolving business activities

Providing technical accounting advice on complex business transactions

Researching, resolving, and detailing technical accounting issues

Creating and delivering training and education materials around NIKE accounting policies to partners across the global business

Developing and executing standard methodologies to enhance the value of the Technical Accounting and Policy function within the Controlling organization

Crafting strong business partnerships across functions both within and external to Controlling

Establishing a leadership presence within the Controlling organization, through formal and informal mentoring relationships

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role reports to the Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting and partners with team members across the NIKE organization, both at headquarters and within each of the geographies. Additionally, you will develop and utilize existing external relationships with standard setters and industry peers through extensive benchmarking activity.

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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.

Company info

Nike, Inc
Website : https://www.nike.com