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, Inc. 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.
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
Our Corporate Controlling team is looking for an experienced Director to advise global accounting partners on complex accounting and policy matters, drive insights that influence critical business decisions, and deliver technical accounting training that serves the broader Controlling team.
The Technical Accounting & Policy Director is a self-starter who can navigate ambiguous situations and uses great interpersonal skills to build tight-knit relationships with a diverse set of partners across the organization.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
If this is you, you'll serve as a key member of the Technical Accounting & Policy team and play an important role to ensure policies remain relevant to evolving business needs. This includes:
- Advising on NIKE accounting policies and procedures to confirm compliance with emerging US GAAP;
- Providing technical accounting advice on complex business transactions as well as researching, resolving, and detailing technical accounting issues;
- Monitoring emerging accounting guidance and authoring comment letters for proposed changes;
- Developing and executing standard methodologies to enhance the value of the Technical Accounting and Policy function;
- Creating and delivering training materials around NIKE accounting policies to partners across the global business;
- Establishing a leadership presence through formal and informal mentoring relationships
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You'll be working with the Controlling team and reporting directly to the Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting. This includes crafting strong business partnerships across functions/geographies both within and external to Controlling. Additionally, you'll also develop and utilize external relationships with industry peers through extensive benchmarking activity.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience; ideally in Public Accounting and/or Corporate Accounting at a large, publicly-held company
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
- Strong technical foundation of technical accounting skills with demonstrated experience in Tax Accounting, Stock Compensation, and Leases
- Verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate status, issues, risks, and opportunities to a wide and diverse audience
- Consistent record of developing high-profile, influential, and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers
- Validated leadership capabilities in leading, coaching, driving, and inspiring diverse, world-class teams
- Strong enthusiasm and passion for the Nike brand!
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.