Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Company Description

R25_0007930

#LI - Remote

Must be based in the USA at time of application. 

Job Description

ABOUT NIELSENIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As Director – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting you will have direct and primary responsibility for all aspects of the Company's external reporting processes with the SEC and other governmental bodies, including but not limited to the 10K, 10Q and 8K, lender reporting and other management reporting. This role will work closely with other stakeholders including both functions within the enterprise and third-party specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial disclosures. This role will manage certain technical accounting areas such as stock-based compensation and earnings per share including the budget/forecast for such metrics. In addition, this role will play an instrumental role in new disclosure guidance implementation and validation of underlying accuracy of data collection and reporting.

The position will be responsible to direct the accounting policies and procedures of the organization and ensure that the Company is in compliance with United Stated Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). It will also be responsible for providing technical accounting guidance and training to the global organization, and ensuring the Company's accounting positions are appropriate, thoroughly communicated, and in compliance with the established accounting framework. This role will also oversee the more technical accounting matters including goodwill impairment, purchase accounting, derivatives and other non-standard transactions as well as tracking of Non-GAAP compliance and will work closely with other stakeholders, functions within the enterprise and third-party specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial numbers in these various areas.

This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.

KEY ACTIVITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

· Lead the preparation of financial reports including the monthly internal financial statements, quarterly reporting packages to Lenders, and periodic SEC financial reports. Responsible for all external filings including preparation, tie-out validation

procedures and XBRL management; completeness, accuracy and timeliness are essential.

· Solicit, analyze and maintain supporting documentation for disclosures incorporated in external reporting documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.

· Regular benchmarking of the Company’s disclosures to ensure they are current, compliant and in line with leading practice

· Responsible for the preparation of the cash flows statement

· Maintain the Company’s Global Accounting Policies in a manner consistent with US GAAP.

· Technical accounting research/documentation on new guidance, business matters and disclosures for changes impacting the business.

· Implement technical accounting guidance and deliver training to the global organization as well as ensure that the Company's accounting positions/processes are appropriate, well thought out, and in compliance with the established accounting framework.

· Adhere to and maintain a strict environment of internal controls to ensure processes and procedures are followed. Prepare schedules and documentation to support the internal SOX controls and business process audits.

· Assist with facilitating the audit process and ensure financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Responsible for tie-out validation procedures and maintain supporting documentation on other externally released financial information including but not limited to annual proxy, investor presentations, earnings releases, etc.

· Responsible to ensure