Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting - Internally Developed Software

Financeroles; United States; Remoto; USD 140.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

NIQ is seeking a Senior Accounting professional to manage accounting for internally developed software projects under US GAAP, including capitalization and asset life evaluations. You will oversee fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), and implement robust controls across SAP/OneStream environments.

Ideal candidates have a CPA, 7–10 years in public accounting or multinational corporate settings, and strong communication skills to partner with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and Facilities.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or within a medium to large international organization.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets) and ASC 842 (leases).
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, preferably SAP or OneStream is a plus.
• Familiarity with lease accounting tools (Costar, Nakisa).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience with US GAAP accounting, administration and analyses and SOX-compliant controls for multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies.

Mansioni

• Oversee accounting for software projects including capitalization and life evaluations.
• Maintain policies for software development cost identification, classification and stage-based accounting.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking and disposals.
• Lead month-end close processes and review journal entries, reconciliations and flux analyses.
• Support external audits and ICFR controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure lease population completeness and timely contract changes.

Conoscenze

US GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent working

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Strumenti

SAP

OneStream

Costar

Nakisa

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Activities, Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Oversee the accounting for Internally developed software projects, including capitalization assessments, costtrackingand useful lifeevaluations
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets)and ASC 842 (leases)
• Establish andmaintainpolicies and controls for software development cost identification,classificationand stage-basedaccounting
• Partner with Engineering,Productand IT tovalidateproject statuses, upcomingreleasesand developmentmilestones
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, assettrackinganddisposals
• Maintain capitalization thresholds and policies to ensure consistent application across theCompany
• Partner with FacilitiesandProcurement to ensuretimelyandaccuraterecording of asset additions andretirements
• Ensure fixed asset subledger integrity and oversee ongoing processimprovements
• Oversee the accounting foroperatingand finance leases in compliance with ASC 842, including ROU asset and lease liability recognition,remeasurementsandmodifications
• Reviewnew contracts and amendments to assess lease classification, embedded leaseconsiderationsand termassumptions
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure completeness of the lease population andtimelycapture of contractchanges
• Maintain and enhance processes with lease administration systems and ensureaccuratemonthlyreporting
• Overseemonthly,quarterlyandannualclose processesfor all assigned areas,adhering to strictdeadlines
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations,rollforwardsand fluxanalyses
• Support financial statement disclosure preparation related to IDSW, fixed assets andleases
• Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas ofresponsibility
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, controldesignand operatingeffectiveness
• Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, systemenhancementsand best practiceworkflows
• Support system integrations related to fixed assets, projectaccountingand lease managementtools
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP andinternalcorporate accountingpolicies
• Manageand mentora team of hub accountants,providing training,guidanceandperformancefeedback
• Contribute to process-improvementinitiatives(e.g., ERP enhancements)byleveragingtechnology that could automate or speed up internalprocesses

Qualifications

• IDSW projects, including capitalization assessments, costtrackingand useful lifeevaluations required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingora relatedfield.
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of7-10years ofprogressiverelevant experience in public accounting(Big 4 preferred)or within amedium to largeinternational organization.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets)and ASC 842 (leases)
• Stronginterpersonal skillswith excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability tooperateindependently; capable of engaging professionally across all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail orientedwith a proactiveapproach to problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Self-motivatedand capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Skilledat building relationships and working cross-functionally with various departments and levels of management.
• Experience with ERPand consolidationsystems, preferably SAP orOneStreamis a plus.
• Familiaritywith lease accounting tools(Costar,Nakisa).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• ExperiencewithUS GAAPaccounting, administration andanalysesandSOX-compliantcontrols for multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $140,000 - $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 a 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)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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-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.

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