Manager – Balance Sheet and Control CoE

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Control Manager to lead critical financial governance activities, including reconciliations oversight, ASC 606 revenue recognition validation, audit evidence management, balance sheet integrity, journal entry and reconciliation quality, disciplined month-end close, and SOX/IPE compliance. This role is central to ensuring accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence in alignment with NIQ Standard Operating Procedures and OneStream governance. 

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to guide a high-performing team and uphold the highest standards of financial control and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leadership & Operating Discipline 

• Drive team capacity planning, prioritization, coaching, and performance management. 

• Oversee execution of the month-end close process with rigor and efficiency. 

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation Governance 

• Establish and enforce quality standards, aging SLAs, and review/approval protocols. 

• Manage exceptions, remediation, and documentation to ensure integrity of financial records. 

• ASC 606 Controls Ownership 

• Lead recurring revenue recognition checks and deficiency remediation. 

• Provide testing support and maintain robust evidence for compliance. 

• SOX/IPE & Audit Readiness 

• Ensure timely and accurate control evidence submission. 

• Coordinate PBC (Provided by Client) requests, walkthroughs, and issue resolution. 

• Systems & Continuous Improvement 

• Govern OneStream processes and drive automation, standardization, and performance metrics. 

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across financial control operations. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CA, CMA) strongly preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and SOX compliance requirements. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in reconciliations, auditing, or compliance, with proven success in a supervisory or managerial role. 

• Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience in SOX-regulated environments and public company compliance rigor. 

• Proven track record as a control owner or process owner. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume close operations. 

• Hands-on expertise with OneStream (Reconciliations), SAP (GL, Journal Entries, Reporting), Microsoft Excel, and Power BI. 

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s 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 insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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