Director of Accounting, Americas

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

7d•$150,000 - $239,200•Hybrid

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking a Director of Accounting for the Americas region. This is a high-impact role responsible for leading the financial close, strengthening internal controls, modernizing accounting workflows, and developing a team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who is passionate about process improvement and driving efficiency within the finance organization. The role is based in Needham, MA and operates on a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8–12 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Demonstrated range across multiple functional accounting areas.
Strong command of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
Experience managing or supporting external audits.
Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
A process improvement mindset.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Comfort presenting to senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.
Experience in a multinational consumer products or manufacturing company.
Proficiency with Oracle ERP systems.
Experience building or scaling accounting functions in a high-growth or transformational environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the Americas region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.
Prepare and review financial analyses, flux analyses, and management reporting packages.
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Drive timely reconciliations and ensure aged items are resolved.
Own and strengthen the internal control environment for the Americas region, aligning with SOX requirements.
Manage deliverables and interactions with internal and external auditors.
Implement changes related to US GAAP that affect the region.
Contribute to SharkNinja's ongoing controls transformation.
Audit existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, globalization, and scaling.
Lead workflow modernization initiatives to reduce manual effort and compress the close cycle.
Leverage Oracle ERP, AI, and reporting tools to improve data quality, visibility, and efficiency.
Support system implementations and enhancements.
Own accounting processes and provide technical guidance across multiple functional areas.
Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to go beyond a defined scope.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
Create a culture of accountability, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Set clear expectations, deliver honest feedback, and champion career growth for team members.
Model a "One Finance Team" mindset and provide cross-functional leadership coverage.