Lead, Direct Revenue Accounting Close And 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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The North America (NA) Controlling team is a dynamic, diverse, and driven group committed to advancing our geography and contributing to NIKE’s exciting future. We create value through strong cross-functional partnerships, deep subject-matter expertise, and the delivery of timely, accurate financial statements, all in support of NIKE’s next era of transformational growth.

You'll report to the Director of Revenue Accounting within NA Controlling and collaborate closely with partners across Global and NA Controlling, Finance, Planning, Store/ Retail Operations, and Technology teams. You’ll team up with cross-functional business partners to drive process excellence and enable new marketplace strategies. You will drive strong and dynamic partnerships with teammates across the business and finance to ensure controlling viewpoints are represented. You will also work with external auditors to meet interim and year-end audit requirements.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/ or corporate accounting within a large, complex, multinational organization
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Strong technical accounting skills and operational expertise in revenue accounting
• Understanding and experience with US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Adept at translating business strategies into financial impacts
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams, bringing strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and managing multiple, competing priorities and requests, while maintaining high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate status, issues, and risks with senior leadership
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications is a plus

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Your work will directly contribute to informed business decisions, process excellence, robust financial controls, and the accuracy of financial statements related to NA Revenue and Marketplace. This role plays a critical part in enabling new business models across NA, as well as driving operational excellence with how we support and enable the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will proactively partner with business and finance teammates to provide valuable insights and guidance as the business makes strategic decisions
• Delivering technical accounting assessments and operational execution of new strategies and business models across NA marketplace
• Ensuring complete and accurate financial statements through effective internal controls and financial statement reporting requirements
• You will communicate accounting risks, considerations and conclusions to a diverse audience
• Partnering with Global and NA Controlling, Finance, Planning, Store/ Retail Operations, and Technology to enable finance strategies, including new system implementations, projects, process improvements, and standardization
• Perform operational and systemic testing for new transactions and models
• You will navigate ambiguous and continuously evolving business landscapes, organizations, and associated strategies to evaluate and conclude on accounting considerations
• Liaising with our Managed Service Provider to create flawless processing of accounting transactions and providing vital training

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.