• Lead, Financial Governance & Controls

    Nike (Beaverton, OR)


    WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

    As a Lead in FG&C, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across finance, technology, and controlling teams. You’ll partner with transformation groups and external auditors to strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance. Our team brings deep expertise in ICFR and a passion for helping the business manage financial reporting risk while driving automation and process optimization. You’ll be embedded in cross-functional initiatives that advance operational excellence and modernize control frameworks.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    A strategic leader with deep expertise in internal controls and a passion for transformation. You design and optimize control frameworks, leverage technology to streamline processes, and build trust through collaboration and continuous learning. You’re a problem-solver who thrives on driving change, influencing stakeholders, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You also have a passion for shaping the future of financial governance and making an impact across global operations.

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related business degree. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

    + 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, finance or related functions

    + CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred

    + 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

    + Understanding internal auditing standards, PCAOB standards, COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk assessment practices

    + Experience assessing IT dependencies within a process and designing IT dependent controls within the SOX internal control framework

    + Partner with IT and transformational teams to embed automation into control processes

    + Exhibit leadership skills required to obtain management support for implementing change

    + Demonstrate experience with project and/or transition management

    + Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to present to peers and management

    + Ability to work collaboratively across multiple cross functional teams

    + Experience with standardizing and optimizing processes and/or controls

    + Proven ability to organize, prioritize and execute across multiple, complex projects while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines

     

    WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

     

    As a FG&C Lead, you’ll own the design, implementation, and optimization of internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with SOX and other regulatory standards. You’ll partner with IT and business teams to embed robust controls and drive process improvements, using automation and technology to elevate efficiency and consistency. Your role includes guiding risk assessments, leading control testing and remediation, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve deficiencies while supporting finance transformation initiatives. Through your leadership, you’ll shape the future of financial governance, empowering teams, strengthening compliance, and advancing the organization’s commitment to operational excellence.

     

    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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

     

    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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.