Auditor

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Today, the opportunities for growth across NIKE, Inc.’s business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Nike Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every Nike shareholder. They manage accounting and reporting for Nike’s multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across Nike’s diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers.

Who we are looking for:

Our Global Audit & Risk Management (GA&RM) team partners with management across the enterprise to enhance and protect Nike’s value and brand through world-class audit and risk management capabilities. As an Auditor on our team, you will use dynamic interpersonal skills to up level day-to-day team operations as well as quarterly Audit & Finance Committee meetings through collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo!

This teammate will also leverage adept audit craft and project management experience to bring valuable insights across audit and advisory projects. A successful candidate will thrive working in an environment where the pace of change is high and integrative thinking is required to “connect the dots” across the company.

What will you work on:

Primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

GA&RM Operations

• Preparation of Board-level communications and key deliverables for the Audit & Finance Committee meeting

• Collaborating with a team of risk professionals to deliver pivotal initiatives that support GA&RM foundational capabilities, as well as special projects to deliver new methodologies that drive efficiencies and effectiveness

• Ensuring operational excellence and consistency of team execution against expected professional standards and departmental practices

• Supporting standard GA&RM operations through coordination of the team’s project portfolio, budget, and orchestration of the enterprise risk assessment

GA&RM Audit and Advisory Projects

• Understanding the internal control environment at a project-level and working with stakeholders to develop recommendations to optimize risk, through root-cause analysis

• Blending outstanding attention to detail and an ability to retain strategic direction within a constantly evolving entrepreneurial business culture

• Delivery of complex ideas or sensitive / difficult information in a manner that influences others to adopt a different point of view

• Communicating effectively with Senior and Executive-level audiences through development of high-quality reports and presentations

Who you’ll be working with:

You’ll report directly to the Global Audit & Risk Management Director and be part of a strong group of risk professionals within a highly collaborative team. While working on GA&RM Innovation and Operations, you will support the Operations Principal and Global Audit & Risk Management Senior Director. Your work will be highly visible to our NIKE, Inc. executive management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors!

What you bring:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience. Note: one of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yrs; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs

• Possess proficient knowledge and application of audit and risk craft

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

• Strong discernment demonstrated through the ability to quickly understand business opportunities and effectively recommend pragmatic solutions

• Ability to develop and deliver project plans that ensure operational excellence, and adherence to professional standards and departmental practices

• Proven ability to identify and assess business risks and controls, perform root cause analysis and work with business partners to develop practical recommendations for optimizing risks

• Understanding/knowledge of Nike’s business and operating model

• Demonstrated project management experience

• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

Preferred

• Professional risk certifications including CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE

• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional partners to facilitate global processes

• Demonstrated data analytics capabilities

• Working within a corporate internal audit and/or risk management team or public accounting firm

• Leading and implementing continuous operational improvement

• Project and program management

• Developing training materials and training individuals and groups

• Operational planning and budget management

• Proficiency working with SAP, Microsoft Office, internal audit management software and other GRC tools

• Leading external vendor relationships and contractual engagements

• Technical proficiency and understanding of Information Technology General Control and risk concepts

• Subject matter expertise in any of the following: Consumer Products, Brand and Sports Marketing, Retail and Wholesale Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Fraud, Legal, Technical Operations and Cybersecurity

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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, veteran status, or disability.