Manager - Corporate Accounting

NielsenIQ • Remote, FL

7d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

NIQ is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager of Corporate Accounting to join its finance team. The role serves as a subject-matter expert in accounting areas including share-based compensation, pensions, other benefit and bonus programs, debt arrangements, derivative instruments, and key accrual accounting. The manager will help ensure compliance with accounting standards, manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and support complex accounting needs as NIQ continues as a public company. The position reports to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.

The role oversees accounting and reporting across assigned focus areas, supports financial statement disclosures and external audits, strengthens internal controls over financial reporting, and drives process improvements and automation. It works cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive relevant experience in public accounting or within a medium to large international organization.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly share-based compensation, pensions, debt, and derivatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally with departments and management at various levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP accounting, administration and analyses, and SOX-compliant controls for multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, preferably SAP or OneStream.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end share-based compensation accounting, including award valuations, expense recognition, forfeiture tracking, and modification assessments.
• Partner with HR and Legal to ensure accurate and timely processing of equity grants and related documentation.
• Prepare share-based compensation journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting.
• Oversee accounting for pension plans, 401(k) contributions, and other long-term and post-employment benefit programs.
• Support annual valuation processes and audit requests related to employee benefit plans.
• Review monthly and quarterly benefits-related accruals and financial statement disclosures, as applicable.
• Oversee accounting for the debt portfolio, including interest accruals, issuance cost amortization, covenant reporting, and classification assessments.
• Partner with Treasury on new financing transactions, amendments, and extinguishments.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, foreign currency contracts, and other financial instruments.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 815, including hedge designation documentation, effectiveness assessments, and ongoing measurement.
• Partner with Treasury and FP&A to evaluate hedging strategies and maintain effective operational and accounting processes.
• Oversee key accruals, including payroll and bonus, insurance, legal, and other recurring or judgment-based reserves.
• Drive month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures.
• Support external audits and act as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility.
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation, control design, and operating effectiveness.
• Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, system enhancements, and best-practice workflows.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies.
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives, including ERP enhancements, using technology to automate or accelerate internal processes.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Industry-leading parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Education support.
• The role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager