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Manager, Accounting

adidas

Portland, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Business Development, Business Services, Business Support, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Diversity, English Language, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Follow Through, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, International Business, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regional Sales, Retail, SAP, Sales Support, Stock Purchase Plans, Systems Analysis, Tax Reporting, Technical Support, Time Management, User Documentation, Wholesale Industry, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
3 days ago
Purpose:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for in-depth analysis and recording of accounting topics that require experience and knowledge to find solutions and ensure the integrity of the financial records. This role will primarily concentrate on non-retail activities within the US operations. Furthermore, this role will act as an interlink between our GBS teams globally along with various business & finance functions in the US. This position will ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and IFRS requirements and act as a trusted point of contact with both internal and external business partners on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close
  • Assist in the preparation of external audit requests and annual internal tax package reporting
  • Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations with analysis to ensure the Company's financial records are accurate
  • Support accurate, on time results reporting to Group Accounting
  • Provide accounting perspective and assistance on IT/Business development projects
  • Identify, implement, and/or support process improvements in the role's areas of responsibility, as well as those on the team level
  • Collaborate with Global Business Shared Services and Local Accounting on ad hoc accounting projects as required
  • Develop process guides for defined areas to ensure standardized execution of tasks
  • Provide accounting expertise and support to other business & finance functions here in the US
  • Support the sales and margin area on ad hoc projects and requests
  • Support the Wholesale sales and margin area and support business partners and GBS
  • Support the other Corporate and manufacturing/inventory areas on ad hoc project and requests
Key Relationships:
  • Global Business Shared Services
  • Financial Planning and Reporting
  • Internal and External Auditors
  • Tax Team
  • Group Accounting
  • IT Team
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and working collaboratively within the team.
  • Must be deadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible and accountable, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated. High integrity, ethics and strong values; excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and a high degree of accuracy are all essential.
  • Good problem-solving skills; strong decision-making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required.
  • Must possess above average oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with both financial and operational business partners.
  • Must have strong accounting and analytical skills
  • At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday. with flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requireing a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.


Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five to seven years' experience in accounting or finance
  • Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Familiarity with SAP and other relevant adidas and industry finance systems/analytical software a major plus

    adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
    Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
    At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

    The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.

    Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English

    adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

- Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You -

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Manager, Accounting

Brand:

Location: Portland

TEAM: Finance

State: OR

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 542405

Date: May 6, 2026

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