Lead, Financial Governance and Controls

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 YOU'LL WORK WITH

As one of our Financial Governance + Control (FG+C) Leads, you'll partner with stakeholders across our global teams to identify SOX risks and controls in processes, tackle problems, assess impact of issues, and identify ways to innovate, optimize, and automate the way our business works today. Your primary focus will be in the Systems Transformation pillar - driving Nike forward toward more efficient and effective processes and controls through the utilization of emerging technologies.

Knowing that we win as a team, you'll also be a utility player across the team supporting day-to-day operations of Nike's ICFR governance, including liaising with Nike's SOX testing team, external auditors, Technology, Controlling, and Finance stakeholders globally to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to operate effectively in their roles.

You'll work within FG+C's global program team and report to a Director, FG+C. Your primary stakeholders will be local and global FG+C, IT Compliance, and value stream teams as a primary point person in managing projects supporting the utilization of enhanced technology in the ICFR program.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems (Master's Degree preferred) plus 5+ years of business experience, including a blend of internal/external auditing. CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred; or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• A blend of direct relevant experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas:
  
  
  • In-depth understanding of SOX internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of ICFR in a large multi-national public company
  • Practical experience in evaluating financial risks in end-to-end business system architecture and processes, and consulting on the design of mitigating controls utilizing enhanced technology solutions
  • Understanding of internal auditing standards, PCAOB standards, COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk assessment practices
  • Exhibit the leadership skills needed to obtain management support for constructive change
  • Demonstrated experience with project and/or transition management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to present to peers and management. Ability to work collaboratively with many different teams across the organization
  • Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate guidance to other team members
  • Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members

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.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.