Principal, Tax External Reporting

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton seeks a Principal, Tax External Reporting to lead global income tax provision processes and manage external advisors. You will own US GAAP tax accounting, drive accuracy in quarterly and annual reporting, and collaborate with Controlling, Investor Relations, Global Business Planning, and Treasury.

You will synthesize complex tax issues, provide financial insights to leadership, and influence across a multinational, fast-paced organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in US GAAP income tax accounting at a multinational or public firm.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with common tax and accounting software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review US GAAP income tax provisions, journal entries and disclosures.
• Lead tax accounting analysis of complex issues under US tax laws.
• Coordinate with external advisors and auditors to ensure timely reporting.
• Support global statutory income tax reporting across regions.
• Partner with Controlling, Investor Relations, and Treasury to inform leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance/Tax/Accounting

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the Senior Director, Global Tax External Reporting and Compliance, and will manage external advisors hired to support global income tax reporting processes. While leading the income tax accounting and reporting processes, you will work cross-functionally with various stakeholders across Finance including Controlling, Investor Relations, Global Business Planning, Treasury and senior leadership. You will also partner with external/internal auditors to meet interim and year-end audit requirements.

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the Senior Director, Global Tax External Reporting and Compliance, and will manage external advisors hired to support global income tax reporting processes. While leading the income tax accounting and reporting processes, you will work cross-functionally with various stakeholders across Finance including Controlling, Investor Relations, Global Business Planning, Treasury and senior leadership. You will also partner with external/internal auditors to meet interim and year-end audit requirements.

Who We Are Looking For

The Global Tax External Reporting function is responsible for complete, accurate and timely income tax accounting and reporting to better inform both internal and external stakeholders. As the Principal, Tax External Reporting, you will be responsible for managing the quarterly and annual income tax provision processes while serving as a key technical tax accounting leader in evaluating complex issues.

You will play a critical role in leveraging deep expertise of US GAAP income tax accounting to effectively evaluate financial results while applying tax technical concepts to determine the appropriate accounting and reporting of income taxes. This role requires a high degree of judgement, exceptional analytical rigor, accountability and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to influence across a complex global stakeholder landscape including Controlling, Treasury, Global Business Planning, Investor Relations and external advisors. The ability to synthesize complex tax issues, anticipate downstream implications and provide meaningful financial insights to stakeholders, including Finance leadership, will be critical to your success. You must be a self‑starter who is comfortable operating in ambiguity and delivering results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred
• 8+ years of experience leading or supporting US GAAP Income Tax accounting and reporting at a large, multinational company or public accounting firm
• Working knowledge of US Taxation of International operations is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SAP and SharePoint systems
• Excellent written, verbal communication, interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues, risks and opportunities to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and managing multiple, competing priorities and requests, while maintaining high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Proven track record in developing high-profile, influential, and collaborative cross‑functional relationships
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for the NIKE brand!

What You’ll Work On

• Review of US GAAP income tax provision calculations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial disclosures for all reporting cycles
• Support SOX controls for US GAAP income tax accounting processes
• Lead tax technical accounting analysis of complex issues through application of US GAAP accounting principles and relevant tax law
• Perform analysis of income tax impacts related to business changes, legislative or regulatory updates, controversy, and income tax planning
• Drive standardization, efficiency, and innovation throughout the income tax provision lifecycle through leading the Global Tax Accounting Center of Excellence
• Manage external advisors hired to support global income tax reporting processes
• Collaborate closely with Controlling, Investor Relations, Global Business Planning, and Treasury, as well as, with external and internal auditors to ensure complete, accurate and timely reporting of income taxes
• Support local statutory income tax reporting activities globally as needed

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.