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

As Lead, Lease Accounting, you will play a key role within the Controllership function responsible for the streamlined execution of lease processes and business operations in accordance with US GAAP and NIKE Accounting Policy. You will be responsible for leading team members through monthly close and delivering relevant lease reports, financial schedules, and disclosures required by the Controlling organization. You will actively collaborate and partner with finance and operations across Nike and Converse to enable and execute critical projects and initiatives impacting the real estate portfolio across our retail, workplace and supply chain strategies. NIKE’s lease technology and Global lease portfolio provide a number of opportunities to design, implement and support sustainable controlling processes to enable ongoing growth and complexity as Nike's strategic investment portfolio expands and scales to enable NIKE, Inc.'s growth trajectory. You will drive and support projects focused on implementing globally standardized policies, processes, and controls.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role your key responsibilities would include:

Support a team responsible for executing lease accounting processes, reporting and controls;
Engage key business leaders to obtain visibility and provide accounting guidance for new transactions enabling forecast accuracy and informed business decisions;
Review ASC 842 lease accounting requirements and maintain effective internal controls for reporting of lease expenditures and commitments;
Oversee the completion of month-end and quarter-end lease accounting deliverables in accordance with US GAAP and NIKE Accounting Policy;
Drive continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of Global accounting processes and financial reporting;
Participate in the review of monthly, quarterly and annual operational results and continuously add value as a trusted business partner; and
Be part of the larger NIKE Controlling Organization and embrace best practices and process excellence.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will be part of the Controlling Organization. In this role you will be working cross-functionally with stakeholders from Controlling, Finance and Real Estate with a focus on our retail, workplace and supply chain strategic investments across the lease portfolio.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
6+ years of experience in accounting or related functions;
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred;
SAP and TRIRIGA experience strongly preferred;
ASC 842 experience and expertise;
Strong enthusiasm and passion for the NIKE brand;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate status, issues and risks with senior leadership team;
Strong ability to handle and effectively prioritize numerous and competing deliverables;
Proven ability to problem-solve, communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations;
Proven ability to develop high profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions and layers, preferably inclusive of navigating a large corporation;
Strong leadership ability and understanding/application of managerial concepts and techniques in areas such as project/change management, idea creation, and cross-team effectiveness; and
Transformative, process oriented and forward thinking mindset.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 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.

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