Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting - IDSW

NielsenIQ•Florida, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

NIQ is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting to join our growing finance team. This individual will serve as the subject-matter expert along with managing and mentoring a team of hub accountants for accounting areas critical to our business including, but not limited to, internally-developed software (IDSW), property and equipment (i.e., fixed assets) and operating and finance leases. They will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing monthly / quarterly / annual close processes and supporting other complex accounting areas as NIQ continues its journey as a public company.

Requirements

IDSW projects , including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or within a medium to large international organization.
Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets) and ASC 842 (leases)
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to operate independently; capable of engaging professionally across all levels.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.
Detail oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Skilled at building relationships and working cross-functionally with various departments and levels of management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
Experience with US GAAP accounting, administration and analyses and SOX-compliant controls for multinational companies transacting in multiple currencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP and consolidation systems, preferably SAP or OneStream is a plus.
Familiarity with lease accounting tools (Costar, Nakisa).

Responsibilities

Oversee the accounting for IDSW projects , including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations
Establish and maintain policies and controls for software development cost identification, classification and stage-based accounting
Partner with Engineering, Product and IT to validate project statuses, upcoming releases and development milestones
Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking and disposals
Maintain capitalization thresholds and policies to ensure consistent application across the Company
Partner with Facilities and Procurement to ensure timely and accurate recording of asset additions and retirements
Ensure fixed asset subledger integrity and oversee ongoing process improvements
Oversee the accounting for operating and finance leases in compliance with ASC 842, including ROU asset and lease liability recognition, remeasurements and modifications
Review new contracts and amendments to assess lease classification, embedded lease considerations and term assumptions
Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure completeness of the lease population and timely capture of contract changes
Maintain and enhance processes with lease administration systems and ensure accurate monthly reporting
Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for all assigned areas, adhering to strict deadlines
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards and flux analyses
Support financial statement disclosure preparation related to IDSW, fixed assets and leases
Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility
Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, control design and operating effectiveness
Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, system enhancements and best practice workflows
Support system integrations related to fixed assets, project accounting and lease management tools
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies
Manage and mentor a team of hub accountants, providing training, guidance and performance feedback
Contribute to process-improvement initiatives (e.g., ERP enhancements) by leveraging technology that could automate or speed up internal processes