Principal, Tax External Reporting

About the Role

The Principal, Tax External Reporting is responsible for managing the quarterly and annual income tax provision processes and serves as a key technical tax accounting leader in evaluating complex issues. The role reports to the Senior Director, Global Tax External Reporting and Compliance, and manages external advisors hired to support global income tax reporting processes. It collaborates cross-functionally with stakeholders across Finance, including Controlling, Investor Relations, Global Business Planning, Treasury, and senior leadership, as well as with external and internal auditors. The role uses deep US GAAP income tax accounting expertise to evaluate financial results and determine the appropriate accounting and reporting of income taxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review 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 standardisation, efficiency, and innovation throughout the income tax provision lifecycle through leading the Global Tax Accounting Centre 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 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.
• 8+ years of experience leading or supporting US GAAP Income Tax accounting and reporting at a large, multinational company or public accounting firm.
• 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!
• 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 synthesise complex tax issues, anticipate downstream implications and provide meaningful financial insights to stakeholders, including Finance leadership.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable operating in ambiguity and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of US Taxation of International operations is a plus.