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.
The NIKE Global Tax team plays a key role in developing and executing strategic growth opportunities while bring value to the company. To achieve winning results, you will collaborate within NIKE’s matrixed organization including Finance, Controlling, Treasury, Customs and external advisors.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You are highly motivated and a self-starter with excellent communication and analytical skills. You have broad tax experience with exposure to various tax disciplines while also possessing good business acumen. You will have project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in this rapidly changing economic environment. As an effective communicator, you are a confident leader equipped with strong people skills with a genuine passion to make things happen.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Reporting to the Global Tax Director – Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing, your primary responsibilities include:
Perform research and analysis to lead federal, state, local, and international tax planning strategies.
Collaborate with Geography Tax teams to drive local country tax optimization strategies, structures, and entity rationalization.
Assist Treasury with evaluating funding mix and repatriation strategies.
Assist with developing global transfer pricing strategies including supply chain structure, DEMPE, management/service charges, and IP/royalty analysis.
Research and document federal, state, local and international tax law changes and rulings affecting business operations including Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules.
Collaborate with Tax External Reporting to analyze US GAAP and local statutory income tax accounting aspects of tax planning strategies and tax controversy (FIN 48) analysis.
Coordinate with Tax Compliance team to understand compliance requirements are met and positions have necessary support for compliance.
Coordinate with the Tax Controversy team to develop audit defense strategies and assist with audit requests.
Manage and coordinate with outside tax advisors (accounting and tax counsel) to drive tax planning, structuring, and compliance initiatives.
Engage with external auditors as needed related to financial audit procedures.
WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.
8+ years of experience leading or supporting US Corporate Tax at a large multinational company or public accounting firm.
Experience in US Taxation of International operations and transfer pricing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SAP and SharePoint systems.
Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively communicate issues/risks and opportunities.
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 collaborative cross-functional relationships.
Strong enthusiasm and passion for the NIKE brand!
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
