Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting - IDSW

NIQ is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager of 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 accountants for accounting areas critical to our business including, but not limited to, internally-developed software (IDSW), property and equipment (i.e., fixed assets) and operating and finance leases. They will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing monthly / quarterly / annual close processes and supporting other complex accounting areas as NIQ continues its journey as a public company.     This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.  Key Activities, Responsibilities and Deliverables  Oversee the accounting for IDSW projects , including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations  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   Qualifications  IDSW projects , including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations required Bachelor’s Degree in Ac