Lead, Inventory Control Accountant

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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

You will be a part of the Global Controlling organization reporting to the Global Inventory Controls Director within the Global Inventory and Supply Chain Controlling team. In this position, you will work cross-functionally with various Operations and Information Technology Compliance teams, among others, in support of strategic initiatives. You will also partner with Finance Governance and Controls as well as other Global Controlling teammates to develop and implement inventory management best practices.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As the Lead, Inventory Control Accountant, you will be responsible for leading multiple strategic initiatives, representing Controlling to enable strategies across a wide range of technical, operational and internal control related matters. You will also actively support in the design and transformation of internal controls within NIKE's inventory and supply chain environment, ensuring compliance with policy and SOX.

The Lead, Inventory Control Accountant will be driven, organized and highly collaborative, exhibiting strong leadership and communications skills. The role requires a high degree of engagement with a diverse range of business partners. Candidates for this role thrive in an environment of ambiguity, accountability, and collaboration in support of Nike's strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with growing responsibility in public accounting, industry accounting, finance, or related functions
• CPA required
• Strong understanding and experience with US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to optimally identify, communicate, and influence technical matters, issues, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Proven ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Experience with large multinational companies, including corporate and subsidiary operations is preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SAP ERP strongly preferred

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• You will partner with Global Controlling teammates and operational business partners to ensure the design and transformation of internal controls within NIKE's inventory and supply chain environment is compliant with NIKE's policy and SOX requirements
• You will lead and partner cross functionally to deliver large-scale, significant initiatives related to NIKE's global supply chain
• You will partner with the Global Information Technology Compliance team to ensure Information Technology General Controls are established over systems within the supply chain environment
• You will communicate accounting and control risks, considerations and conclusions to a diverse audience
• You will navigate ambiguous and continuously evolving business landscapes, organizations, and associated strategies to evaluate and conclude on accounting considerations

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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.