Manager - Corporate Accounting Job at NielsenIQ, Remote

  • NielsenIQ
  • Remote

Job Description

NIQ is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager of Corporate Accounting to join our growing finance team. This individual will serve as the subject-matter expert for accounting areas critical to our business, including, but not limited to, share-based compensation, pensions , other benefit and bonus programs, debt arrangements, derivative instruments and key accrual accounting. They will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing monthly / quarterly / annual close processes and supporting other complex accounting areas as NIQ continues its journey as a public company. This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller. Key Activities, Responsibilities and Deliverables - Manage the end-to-end accounting for share-based compensation, including award valuations, expense recognition, forfeiture tracking and modification assessments Primary focus areas: - Derivatives - Pensions - Key accruals - Technical accounting and GAAP expertise - Partner with HR and Legal to ensure accurate and timely processing of equity grants and related documentation - Prepare share-based compensation-related journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting - Oversee accounting for pension plans, 401(k) contributions and other long-term and post-employment benefit programs - Support annual valuation processes and audit requests related to employee benefit plans - Review monthly and quarterly benefits-related accruals and financial statement disclosures, as applicable - Oversee the accounting lifecycle for the Company’s debt portfolio, including interest accruals, issuance cost amortization, covenant reporting and classification assessments. - Partner with Treasury to ensure timely identification and documentation of new financing transactions, amendments and extinguishments - Oversee the accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, foreign currency contracts and other financial instruments - Ensure compliance with ASC 815, including documentation of hedge designations, effectiveness assessments and ongoing measurement - Partner with Treasury and FP&A to evaluate hedging strategies and ensure seamless operational and accounting processes - Oversee key accruals such as payroll and bonus, insurance, legal and other recurring or judgement-based reserves - Drive month-/quarter-/year-end close activities with accuracy, completeness and timeliness - Support quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures - Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility - Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, control design and operating effectiveness - Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, system enhancements and best practice workflows - Ensure compliance with U. S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies - Contribute to process-improvement initiatives (e.

g. , ERP enhancements) by leveraging technology that could automate or speed up internal processes - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. - Certified Public Accountant - Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or within a medium to large international organization. - Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly related to share-based compensation, pensions , debt and derivatives. - Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills; 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 oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and analytical thinking. - Self-motivated and capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

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Full time

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