Principal, Sustainability Reporting, Controls, and Assurance

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll report directly to the Senior Director of Sustainability Compliance & Reporting and collaborate closely with teams across Sustainability, Controlling, Legal, HR, Analytics, Technology, and Global Audit & Risk Management. You’ll also engage with external assurance providers, industry peers, and regulatory bodies to shape Nike’s ESG reporting strategy.

As Nike accelerates its journey toward a more sustainable future, we are seeking a Principal who can bridge the worlds of sustainability reporting and internal controls. This individual contributor role will lead the design and implementation of scalable, audit-ready sustainability reporting solutions while embedding robust governance, risk, and assurance practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in sustainability frameworks, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration, and will serve as a key influencer both within Nike and across the broader sustainability ecosystem.

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, accounting, finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 8+ years of experience in sustainability reporting, sustainability compliance, or internal controls.
• Deep knowledge of ESG frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, ISSB).
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing internal controls or assurance processes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in data mapping, integration, and reporting systems.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into operational processes.
• Experience supporting governance forums and preparing materials for executive or board-level review.

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification.
• Experience working with third-party assurance providers.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting tools and data platforms.
• Experience in a large, matrixed, global organization.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery skills.
• Experience influencing data architecture and technology roadmaps.

• Lead the development and implementation of sustainability reporting solutions aligned with global frameworks (e.g., ESRS, TCFD, GRI).
• Define and aggregate business and technical requirements for ESG data and reporting systems.
• Coordinate with enabling teams (e.g., Tech, Legal, Controlling) to ensure timely, accurate, and scalable reporting solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in data collection, integration, and reporting processes.
• Represent Nike in sustainability-related industry working groups, regulatory consultations, and peer benchmarking forums.
• Monitor and interpret emerging global regulations that require assurance and disclosure trends; translate implications into Nike’s reporting strategy.

• Design and implement a risk-based internal control framework for sustainability data and reporting processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify control gaps across enterprise data domains.
• Lead coordination with internal audit and third-party assurance providers to support ESG assurance readiness and execution.
• Develop and operationalize policies and standards for data governance, estimation methodologies, and disclosure controls.
• Ensure controls are aligned with financial reporting frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO) and integrated into enterprise risk management processes.
• Support the preparation of materials for executive leadership and board-level governance forums, including disclosure committees and audit reviews.
• Partner with Technology and Data teams to define data architecture, system requirements, and automation opportunities.
• Drive change management and capability-building initiatives to embed sustainability reporting and controls awareness across business functions.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.