Senior Accountant, External Reporting

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 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Senior Accountant within NIKE's External Reporting Group, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of leadership across the NIKE finance organization. You will support and participate in all aspects of NIKE's external financial reporting process.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will be responsible for the preparation of NIKE's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including validation and preparation of quarterly earnings release information in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. You will assist in providing support to the greater finance organization on the treatment of external reporting matters as well as ensure compliance with internal controls over corporate financial reporting. In this role you will also engage in external reporting and finance organization related projects

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This position will report directly to NIKE's Manager of External Reporting. The role will work cross functionally with our Investor Relations team in supporting them through the earnings release process, as well as our Legal and Finance counterparts. You will also partner with other Controlling teammates to work through accounting matters and understand their impacts to our external filings.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 3 - 5 years of experience with a Public Accounting firm; experience with large multinational, publicly-held companies preferred
• CPA is required
• SEC reporting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and business processes
• Ability to identify, research and resolve accounting issues
• High standards for quality and attention to detail
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Have the ability to partner with teams from all functions around the organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a 7 year background check 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 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.