Accounting Lead – Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI)

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. TeamNIKE, 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 YOU'LL WORK WITHYou will be part of the Controlling organization, reporting to the Director, Air MI Controller. In this position, you will work cross-functionally with partners in Air MI, Innovation, LER2R, CapEx, Tax and Global Sourcing and Manufacturing in support of critical initiatives. You will also partner with Controlling teammates and other enabling functions such as Legal and Finance to optimally support our business partners in their accounting-related needs.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Air MI Accounting Lead will be proactive, accountable, and collaborative, with a strong accounting and communications skillset as this role requires a high degree of engagement with a diverse range of business partners. We are looking for a teammate who has the ability and curiosity to research and apply US GAAP and operational process requirements to a variety of projects and initiatives.WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONIn this role, your key responsibilities will be to proactive partner with business and finance teammates to provide valuable accounting insights and guidance as the business makes strategic decisions.You’ll play an active role participating in the development and deployment of Air MI objectives and projects. You’ll assist in the review of arrangements to evaluate and conclude on technical accounting implications and operational feasibility of new strategies, including reporting impact, intercompany considerations , and other technical matters. You’ll be responsible for communicating accounting risks, considerations and conclusions to a diverse audience. You’ll be tasked with the navigation of ambiguous and continuously evolving business landscape, organization and associated strategies in order to triangulate and evaluate accounting considerations. You’ll also be asked to play a role in the monthly close process to ensure our books and records are complete and accurate.• Monthly close and quarterly reporting activities around Air MI’s results to Nike Inc consolidated reporting team and Controlling leadership• Execution of monthly control activities, including quarterly physical cycle count observations at 3PL• Support of Air MI strategic priorities including joining Air MI project teams• Communication with technology partners to maintain and update Air MI’s instance of SAP• Partnering with operational teammates to work through supply chain accounting projects including inventory management, capital projects, and operational expenses.• Collaboration with Tax and Legal counterparts to support quarterly tax and regulatory filingsWHAT YOU BRING• Bachelors degree or equivalent, combination of education, experience, or training• 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, industry accounting, finance, or related functions• CPA preferred• 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 company, including corporate and subsidiary operations is preferred• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP ERP strongly preferredNIKE, 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.