Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting - Internally Developed Software

Company Description Job Description

NIQ isseekingahighly motivatedanddetail-oriented

Senior Managerof 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 accountantsfor accounting areas critical to our business including, but not limited to,internally-developed software(IDSW), property and equipment (i.e., fixed assets) andoperatingand finance leases. Theywill be instrumental inensuringcompliance with accounting standards, managingmonthly / quarterly / annual closeprocessesandsupportingothercomplex accounting areas as NIQ continues its journey as a public company.

This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.

• Oversee the accounting for Internally developed software projects, including capitalization assessments, costtrackingand useful lifeevaluations
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets) and ASC 842 (leases)
• Establish andmaintainpolicies and controls for software development cost identification,classification and stage-based accounting
• Partner with Engineering,Product and IT tovalidateproject statuses, upcomingreleasesand development milestones
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, assettrackinganddisposals
• Maintain capitalization thresholds and policies to ensure consistent application across the Company
• Partner with Facilities and Procurement to ensuretimelyandaccuraterecording of asset additions andretirements
• Ensure fixed asset subledger integrity and oversee ongoing process improvements
• Oversee the accounting foroperatingand finance leases in compliance with ASC 842, including ROU asset and lease liability recognition,remeasurementsandmodifications
• Reviewnew contracts and amendments to assess lease classification, embedded leaseconsiderationsand termassumptions
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure completeness of the lease population andtimelycapture of contract changes
• Maintain and enhance processes with lease administration systems and ensureaccuratemonthlyreporting
• Overseemonthly,quarterlyandannualclose processes for all assigned areas,adhering to strict deadlines
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations,rollforwardsand fluxanalyses
• Support financial statement disclosure preparation related to IDSW, fixed assets andleases
• Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, controldesignand operatingeffectiveness
• Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, systemenhancementsand best practiceworkflows
• Support system integrations related to fixed assets, projectaccountingand lease management tools
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP andinternalcorporate accounting policies
• Manageand mentora team of hub accountants,providing training,guidanceandperformancefeedback
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives(e.g., ERP enhancements) byleveragingtechnology that could automate or speed up internal processes

• IDSW projects, including capitalization assessments, costtrackingand useful lifeevaluations required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountingora related field.
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of7-10years ofprogressiverelevant experience in public accounting(Big 4 preferred) or within amedium 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 tooperateindependently; capable of engaging professionally across all levels.
• Proven ability tomanage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail orientedwitha proactive approach to problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Skilledat building relationships and working cross-functionally with various departments and levels of management.
• Experience with ERPand consolidation systems, preferably SAP orOneStreamis a plus.
• Familiarity with lease accounting tools(Costar,Nakisa).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• ExperiencewithUS GAAPaccounting, administration…