Manager - Corporate Accounting - Internally Developed Software

NielsenIQ

full-time internship Remote, FL, United States Remote

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Job Description

This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.

Key Activities, Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Oversee the accounting for Internally developed software projects, including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets) and ASC 842 (leases)
• Establish and maintain policies and controls for software development cost identification, classification and stage-based accounting
• Partner with Engineering, Product and IT to validate project statuses, upcoming releases and development milestones
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking and disposals
• Maintain capitalization thresholds and policies to ensure consistent application across the Company
• Partner with Facilities and Procurement to ensure timely and accurate recording of asset additions and retirements
• Ensure fixed asset subledger integrity and oversee ongoing process improvements
• Oversee the accounting for operating and finance leases in compliance with ASC 842, including ROU asset and lease liability recognition, remeasurements and modifications
• Review new contracts and amendments to assess lease classification, embedded lease considerations and term assumptions
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure completeness of the lease population and timely capture of contract changes
• Maintain and enhance processes with lease administration systems and ensure accurate monthly reporting
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for all assigned areas, adhering to strict deadlines
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards and flux analyses
• Support financial statement disclosure preparation related to IDSW, fixed assets and leases
• Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, control design and operating effectiveness
• Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, system enhancements and best practice workflows
• Support system integrations related to fixed assets, project accounting and lease management tools
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies
• Manage and mentor a team of hub accountants, providing training, guidance and performance feedback
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives (e.g., ERP enhancements) by leveraging technology that could automate or speed up internal processes