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 and Risk Management (GA&RM) team partners with management across the enterprise to improve and protect Nike’s value and brand through world-class risk management capabilities, including enterprise risk, internal audit, and advisory services. As a Lead Auditor on our team, we are looking for a collaborative project leader with a wide variety of experience in project management across audit and advisory services. 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. A love of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning will help you creatively solve problems and challenge the status quo.

What will you work on:

Your work will be highly visible to NIKE, Inc. executive management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities for this role include but not limited to:

Strategic thinking, understanding business priorities and key objectives to plan, develop, manage and execute high impact audit and advisory work plans

Ensure quality and timely project execution through project lifecycle including planning, fieldwork, and reporting

Perform end-to-end risk assessments to understand process and controls, develop project scope, objectives, and approach

Identify key risks and opportunities followed by root cause analysis to develop proposed recommendations and align with business partners on action plans

Develop high-quality executive-level reports and presentations

Communicate sophisticated ideas or controversial / difficult information in a manner that influences others to adopt a different point of view

Provide coaching and mentorship to team members to ensure work and documentation comply with audit standards and drive their professional growth

Champion continuous improvement within GA&RM processes and deliverables

Coordinate and lead work across multiple projects

Who you’ll be working with:

You’ll report directly to the Global Audit & Risk Management Director within the Global Audit & Risk Management team.

You’ll be part of a group of Lead auditors who operate as project leads, coaches, and partners with the broader GA&RM leadership team to sustain a strong and collaborative team culture. Regular partnership with leaders across Nike’s enterprise is a key responsibility of the Lead Auditor to drive proactive risk consultation, relationship management and project delivery of audit, advisory and strategic risk services.

What you bring:

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years professional, relevant work experience in audit and risk services including internal or external audit, risk advisory services or enterprise risk management; or equivalent combination of education, skills and experiences.

Possess advanced knowledge and application of audit and risk craft

Excellent executive verbal and written communication skills

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

Demonstrated project management experience including project team leadership

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

Preferred

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

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

Strong understanding of dynamic risk assessment inclusive of risk sensing and monitoring concepts

Demonstrated data analytics capabilities in service of risk assessments and projects across the suite of risk services

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

General understanding/knowledge of Nike’s business and operating model

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.