SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, SUPPLY CHAIN AND INVENTORY LATAM
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As the LatAm Supply Chain and Inventory Senior Accountant, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that is driving Nike’s international business growth through the APLA Geography. While mastering and executing the fundamentals will be critical, your ability to operate in a very dynamic environment, work effectively and build trust with a variety of internal stakeholders will also be crucial. This role plays a critical part in enabling new supply chain strategies across LatAm, as well as in driving operational excellence with how we support and enable the business. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, highly organized and able to drive collaborative relationships with cross-functional business partners.
In this role you will thrive in a dynamic environment, be an expert in problem solving, have a continuous improvement attitude, and will be comfortable working within a highly sophisticated supply chain landscape. Success in this role will result in informed business decisions, process excellence, optimized financial control and financial statement accuracy related to LatAm Supply Chain and Inventory.
In this role you will report to the LatAm Supply Chain and Inventory Accounting Manager, based in Mexico City, Mexico.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Apply APLA Controlling guidance regarding revenue and marketplace related accounting policies
Capture and deliver measurable value through business partnership, including performing technical research on accounting issues and consulting with business partners on key topics
Work closely with Financial Planning, Demand Supply Management, and Operations teams to understand financial statement impact of Supply Chain related items, inform the quarterly forecasts, and ensure LatAm alignment prior to close
Support on designing and implementing effective controls to manage financial reporting risk across the LatAm inventory and supply chain processes
Provide timely accounting positions, financial insights and operational considerations to enable informed decision making
Monitor standardized, scalable and controlled inventory and supply chain accounting processes and transactions aligned with global policies
Perform the monthly and quarterly financial statement close process according to US GAAP
Drive operational excellence through the identification and operationalization of simplification, standardization, and automation opportunities for inventory and supply chain accounting processes
Ensure new supply chain strategies / business models are effectively set up and validated, with complete, accurate and well controlled financial reporting
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Reporting to the LatAm Supply Chain and Inventory Accounting Manager, this role is a critical finance partner for the NIKE LatAm territories (Mexico as owned and operated, and Central & South America as distributor model) and the APLA Supply Chain and Inventory Accounting. You will have interactions with various LatAm stakeholders, working closely with the LatAm Financial Planning, Demand Supply Management, Distribution Center Operations and Record to Report Shared Delivery teams.
WHAT YOU BRING
A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance or related functions & Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or the equivalent, is preferred
Knowledge and application of US GAAP around inventory accounting is required
Experience with ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP or Oracle is required
Experience with a Fortune 500/multinational consumer products company is preferred
Fluent in both English and Spanish is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills & a proven ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience, including meeting facilitation and presentations with senior leadership teams
High standards for quality and advanced ability to handle multiple, competing priorities and requests
Experience working with a managed service provider is a plus
Ability to pass a 7-year background check
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