Lead Accountant

Are you ready to combine your expertise in accounting with your passion for a dynamic, global brand?

Join Nike’s EMEA Corporate Accounting team and become our new EMEA HR Accounting Lead based in the Netherlands. Working within our organization will be rewarding, exciting, and most definitely not just another job.

As the EMEA HR Accounting Lead, you will play a key role in managing and ensuring the accuracy of accounting processes across various countries within the EMEA region. You will be responsible for overseeing payroll, employee benefits accounting, compliance, and financial reporting, providing critical support to Nike’s financial operations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Payroll and Employee Benefits: Managing payroll and employee-related benefits accounting across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with local payroll government requirements.
• ICFR Preparation/Review: Participating in the preparation and review of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• GL Reconciliation: Preparing and reviewing General Ledger (GL) reconciliations using Blackline.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks/Reporting: Handling ad-hoc accounting tasks and reporting as required.
• Project Support: Providing support for accounting projects and initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Offering accounting guidance on complex transactions, including legal, impairment, and investments.
• Collaboration: Partnering with business stakeholders to review monthly financial results, ensuring accuracy, and resolving escalations.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 vacation days (based on a 40-hour work week).
• Commuting allowance of €0.23 per km (max €23 net/day).
• €5 work-from-home allowance per day.
• 8.33% holiday allowance.
• Participation in a pension plan, fully covered by Adecco (first year).
• 25% employee discount at the Nike store.
• Free access to the Adecco Academy learning platform.
• Access to gym facilities on the Nike campus.

Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in HR and corporate accounting.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to payroll and employee benefits.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification preferred (or local equivalent).
• Proven experience with SAP and Blackline is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

If you are passionate about accounting and want to be part of a world-class brand, apply now and help Nike continue to deliver excellence across EMEA.