Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

R25_0007930

#LI - Remote

Must be based in the USA at time of application. 

ABOUT NIELSENIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As Director – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting you will have direct and primary responsibility for all aspects of the Company's external reporting processes with the SEC and other governmental bodies, including but not limited to the 10K, 10Q and 8K, lender reporting and other management reporting. This role will work closely with other stakeholders including both functions within the enterprise and third-party specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial disclosures. This role will manage certain technical accounting areas such as stock-based compensation and earnings per share including the budget/forecast for such metrics. In addition, this role will play an instrumental role in new disclosure guidance implementation and validation of underlying accuracy of data collection and reporting.

The position will be responsible to direct the accounting policies and procedures of the organization and ensure that the Company is in compliance with United Stated Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). It will also be responsible for providing technical accounting guidance and training to the global organization, and ensuring the Company's accounting positions are appropriate, thoroughly communicated, and in compliance with the established accounting framework. This role will also oversee the more technical accounting matters including goodwill impairment, purchase accounting, derivatives and other non-standard transactions as well as tracking of Non-GAAP compliance and will work closely with other stakeholders, functions within the enterprise and third-party specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial numbers in these various areas.

This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.

KEY ACTIVITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

· Lead the preparation of financial reports including the monthly internal financial statements, quarterly reporting packages to Lenders, and periodic SEC financial reports. Responsible for all external filings including preparation, tie-out validation

procedures and XBRL management; completeness, accuracy and timeliness are essential.

· Solicit, analyze and maintain supporting documentation for disclosures incorporated in external reporting documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.

· Regular benchmarking of the Company’s disclosures to ensure they are current, compliant and in line with leading practice

· Responsible for the preparation of the cash flows statement

· Maintain the Company’s Global Accounting Policies in a manner consistent with US GAAP.

· Technical accounting research/documentation on new guidance, business matters and disclosures for changes impacting the business.

· Implement technical accounting guidance and deliver training to the global organization as well as ensure that the Company's accounting positions/processes are appropriate, well thought out, and in compliance with the established accounting framework.

· Adhere to and maintain a strict environment of internal controls to ensure processes and procedures are followed. Prepare schedules and documentation to support the internal SOX controls and business process audits.

· Assist with facilitating the audit process and ensure financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Responsible for tie-out validation procedures and maintain supporting documentation on other externally released financial information including but not limited to annual proxy, investor presentations, earnings releases, etc.

· Responsible to ensure XBRL tagging procedures are in place, facilitate review of tag selections and tie-out all filings to support the appropriate tagging application. In addition, monitor and update tags for newly authorized taxonomies.

· Responsible for preparing and maintaining stock-based compensation files for computing expense as well as the disclosure support necessary for external reporting documents. Prepare budget/forecast for stock compensation expense.

· Prepare quarterly/annual calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share as well as budget/forecast weighted average share expectations.

· Implement process improvements and automation, as applicable, into all areas of accountability.

· Serves as a change agent, proactively identifying opportunities and implementing process efficiencies to improve both functional and overall business operations and results.

· Support M&A efforts for the full transaction cycle (due diligence through integration)

· Special projects, as required

· 10 + years of experience in corporate accounting including technical accounting (US GAAP) research and SEC reporting as well as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls. Big 5 Public accounting experience required.

· Active CPA (US) required

· SEC reporting experience is required

· Excellent understanding of internal controls, SOX and internal audit required

· Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applications of accounting principles required

· Proven ability to lead and motivate teams; achieving organizational focus on key priorities, providing clear direction, delegating, actively communicating and coaching/mentoring to achieve a high-performing team. Preferably with a medium to large international organization

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software with emphasis on excel skills. Experience with SAP and OneStream applications preferred

· Experience leading initiatives and projects with cross functional teams in a highly complex, fast-paced environment required

· Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy and consistently achieving deadlines

· Strong business acumen required

· Excellent written, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills required; Presentations will be led directly by this position with the executive leadership of the Company

· Strong leadership, interpersonal and teambuilding skills as well as relationship-building capabilities, including the ability to lead/influence those not directly reporting to this role required

· Ability to effectively work and create effective partnerships with employees at all levels within the organization required

· Ability to adapt to a dynamic business and work environment and manage multiple priorities required

· Excellent organizational skills required

· Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills required

· Highly motivated and self-directed required with the ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision in managing this highly visible compliance function

· Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works ethically with a high standard of integrity; upholds organizational core values

DIRECT REPORTS: 

2-5 Direct Reports, as determined by business needs

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $92,000 -$165,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.  

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion