[Hiring] Manager - Financial Reporting @NielsenIQ

Role Description

As a Manager, Financial Reporting at NIQ, you will be a key contributor to the company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This role is instrumental in navigating complex accounting areas and supporting high-visibility reporting processes across the organization.

This position will report to the Director, Financial Reporting and is a remote position for anyone currently living in the United States.

Job Description

• Prepare and draft SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Solicit, analyze and maintain supporting documentation for disclosures included in external reporting documents.
• Manage tie-outs and supporting documentation on other externally released financial information including, but not limited to, annual proxy, investor presentations, earnings releases, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Treasury, International subsidiaries and internal/external auditors to gather and validate financial data.
• Manage legal entity financial statements, including IFRS statutory reporting.
• Review quarterly/annual calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share and budget/forecast weighted average share projections.
• Manage schedules and other documentation in accordance with the Company's internal controls, quarterly financial close process, disclosure checklist and the quarterly and annual SEC reporting calendar.
• Lead the detailed review of the XBRL tagging for SEC filings and facilitate review of tag selections and tie-out all filings to support the appropriate tagging application as well as monitor and update tags for taxonomy updates.
• Manage the external audit process by providing timely and accurate supporting documentation.
• Perform financial statement and trend analyses to identify key reporting matters.
• Manage SOX compliance by executing and documenting internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in key reporting initiatives and cross-functional projects as an accounting resource including implementation of new or modified financial reporting requirements or other accounting implementations.
• Research new financial reporting requirements and perform benchmarking analysis.
• Provide assistance/support to other areas within the accounting/finance group and other ad hoc project work, as requested.

Technical Accounting

• Support the technical accounting function by managing processes in the following complex areas:
• Adoption of new accounting standards
• Acquisition and disposal transactions
• Goodwill impairment evaluations
• Long-lived asset impairment evaluations
• Debt transactions
• Derivatives
• Pension accounting
• Assists in researching and incorporating accounting guidance into financials for compliance with applicable standards.
• Completes documentation of technical accounting conclusions timely and effectively in memos.

Key Attributes for Success

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines, particularly during peak reporting periods.
• Intellectually curious and exhibits excellent analytical aptitude.
• Ability to manage global cross-functional team members to provide information needed on a timely basis for reporting.
• Strong accountability for complete and accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant or actively pursuing professional licensure.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and within a medium to large international organization (mix preferred).
• 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.
• Skilled at building relationships and working cross-functionally with various departments and levels of management.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting, technical accounting, and applicable standards such as US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or OneStream.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of $115,000 - $150,000.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).