Director Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

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 whats happening now whats happening next and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. Thats why you can find us at work in over 90 countries covering more than 90 of the worlds population. For more information visit www.niq.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

As Director Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting you will have direct and primary responsibility for all aspects of the Companys 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 thirdparty specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial disclosures. This role will manage certain technical accounting areas such as stockbased 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 Companys 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 nonstandard transactions as well as tracking of NonGAAP compliance and will work closely with other stakeholders functions within the enterprise and thirdparty specialists to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial numbers in these various areas.

This position will report to the Chief Accounting Officer.

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 tieout 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 Companys disclosures to ensure they are current compliant and in line with leading practice

Responsible for the preparation of the cash flows statement

Maintain the Companys 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 Companys 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 tieout 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 XBRL tagging procedures are in place facilitate review of tag selections and tieout all filings to support the appropriate tagging application. In addition monitor and update tags for newly authorized taxonomies.

Responsible for preparing and maintaining stockbased compensation files for computing expense as well as the disclosure support necessary for external reporting documents. Prepare budget/forecast for stock compensation expense.

Prepare quarterly/annual calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share as well as budget/forecast weighted average share expectations.

Implement process improvements and automation as applicable into all areas of accountability.

Serves as a change agent proactively identifying opportunities and implementing process efficiencies to improve both functional and overall business operations and results.

Support M&A efforts for the full transaction cycle (due diligence through integration)

Special projects as required

Qualifications :

10 years of experience in corporate accounting including technical accounting (US GAAP) research and SEC reporting as well as SarbanesOxley (SOX) internal controls. Big 5 Public accounting experience required.

Active CPA (US) required

SEC reporting experience is required

Excellent understanding of internal controls SOX and internal audit required

Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applications of accounting principles required

Proven ability to lead and motivate teams; achieving organizational focus on key priorities providing clear direction delegating actively communicating and coaching/mentoring to achieve a highperforming team. Preferably with a medium to large international organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software with emphasis on excel skills. Experience with SAP and OneStream applications preferred

Experience leading initiatives and projects with cross functional teams in a highly complex fastpaced environment required

Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency drive and energy and consistently achieving deadlines

Strong business acumen required

Excellent written analytical problemsolving verbal listening presentation and facilitation skills required; Presentations will be led directly by this position with the executive leadership of the Company

Strong leadership interpersonal and teambuilding skills as well as relationshipbuilding capabilities including the ability to lead/influence those not directly reporting to this role required

Ability to effectively work and create effective partnerships with employees at all levels within the organization required

Ability to adapt to a dynamic business and work environment and manage multiple priorities required

Excellent organizational skills required

Demonstrated critical thinking and decisionmaking skills required

Highly motivated and selfdirected required with the ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision in managing this highly visible compliance function

Ethics: Treats people with respect keeps commitments; works ethically with a high standard of integrity; upholds organizational core values

DIRECT REPORTS: 

25 Direct Reports as determined by business needs

Additional Information :

This role has a marketcompetitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $92000 $165000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a salesbased incentive or performancebased bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industryleading parental leave life insurance education support and more. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90 of the worlds population.

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