Accounting Manager, H2R (Hire-To-Retire)

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our WHQ Hire to Retire (H2R) Accounting team. This person will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting of significant wage and benefits focused on a wide variety of programs that Nike offers with a strong emphasis on payroll, benefit plans, 401-k and pensions. You'll actively collaborate with cross-functional business partners to drive process excellence and financial statement accuracy. You will build strong and dynamic partnerships with HR to ensure accounting and internal controls interests are represented. You will also execute SOX key controls and financial statement reporting requirements associated with benefits and equity.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
- Manage accounting and reporting for Nike's multi-billion-dollar wage, incentives, and benefit-related expenses

- Drive continuous improvement in our accounting processes, including development and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures and internal control documentation

- Develop and maintain functional, operational and organization knowledge of payroll, benefits and other compensation-related areas

- Handle day-to-day accounting operations and proactively provide technical and operational expertise

- Develop a positive relationship with HR to ensure understanding of strategic priorities and corresponding impacts

- Prepare certain H2R external financial reporting and disclosures in NIKE's SEC filings, including the benefit plans footnote disclosure and the 11-K filing

- Effectively engage with key business partners to evaluate Nike's newest benefit model proposals, provide accounting requirements in accordance with US GAAP and Nike Accounting Policies and inputs to the design, test prior to launch and operationalize upon go-live

- Strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Sitting within the broader Controlling function, this role reports to the WHQ H2R Accounting Director. This person will partner with multiple internal team members across various functions including, but not limited to, Global Controlling Value Streams, HR and the Global Business Planning and Finance team. Additionally, this person will interact with several of Nike's key third-party partners.

WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

- 5+ years of applicable experience, including time with Big 4 Public Accounting firm or another large regional firm; Fortune 500/multinational Consumer Products company preferred

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred

- Strong technical foundation of accounting and US GAAP, with proven experience in employee-related compensation and benefits accounting

- Experience with SAP strongly preferred

- Transformative mindset, excellent communication and influencing skills and strong multi-tasking abilities

- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

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.