Senior Accountant, Close and Consolidations

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, OR is seeking an accounting professional to join Global Controlling and support the close and consolidation process. You will ensure accuracy of consolidated financial results, support audits, and contribute to external reporting while partnering with Tax, Treasury, Technology, and Planning teams.

The ideal candidate has a solid GAAP foundation, 3+ years in financial reporting and consolidations, ERP experience (SAP), and advanced Excel skills. CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with financial reporting systems, including SAP.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, external audit processes, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidation entries, analyses, schedules, and financial calculations for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Monitor, validate, and reconcile data within the consolidated reporting system for accuracy.
• Prepare and review SEC footnote disclosures and supporting schedules.
• Perform SOX control activities and support compliance requirements.
• Own the consolidated cash flow statement and coordinate with SMEs for inputs.
• Collaborate with Controlling, Tax, Treasury, Technology, Business Planning, and External Reporting teams to analyze transactions and resolve accounting issues.
• Drive process improvements and deliver ad hoc analyses to support management decisions and external reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

US GAAP

Excel

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Director, Close and Consolidations and partner across Global Controlling, including Global and Geography Controlling teams and External Reporting. This role also collaborates with Finance partners in Tax, Treasury, Technology, and Business Planning, while serving as a key contact for internal and external auditors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is looking for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and brings a strong foundation in financial reporting, consolidations, and audit support. The ideal candidate demonstrates deep knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), strong attention to detail, and the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational business drivers. They are a proactive problem solver who can independently drive work forward while building trusted partnerships across functions.

Success in this role requires clear communication, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative approach to navigating complex accounting matters. The candidate should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, improving processes, and delivering accurate, timely financial information that supports both management decision-making and external reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 3+ years of experience with financial and accounting reporting systems, including SAP preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, external audit processes, and financial reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will play a critical role in Nike’s Global Close and Consolidation process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of consolidated financial results. You’ll support financial reporting, audits, compliance activities, and process improvement initiatives while partnering with teams across Finance and Controlling.

• Prepare consolidation entries, account analyses, supporting schedules, and financial calculations for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Lead the monitoring, validation, and reconciliation of financial data within the consolidated reporting system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.
• Perform key Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control activities and support compliance requirements.
• Own the preparation of the consolidated cash flow statement, coordinating closely with subject matter experts who provide critical inputs.
• Partner with teams across Controlling, Tax, Treasury, Technology, Business Planning, and External Reporting to analyze transactions and resolve accounting issues.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and deliver ad hoc financial analyses that support management decision-making and external reporting requirements.

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,