SOX MANAGER (North America)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world .

SOX MANAGER (North America)

The SOX Manager will be responsible for leading the SOX program in North America. This will include SOX testing audits and on occasion overseeing staff on multiple concurrent engagements as necessary. The SOX Manager will be a working manager who is able to develop execute and manage all aspects of SOX including: planning testing & addition to SOX this individual will also be required to conduct audits (operational & financial) along with another member of the team which will include fieldwork report writing and presentation to audit management and senior business management. The SOX Manager will report to the CAE and assist in the annual Internal Audit risk assessment process and ERM. Over time candidates who are successful in the SOX Manager role may have the opportunity to rotate into other assignments or be promoted within the function.

Duties:

• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with leaders throughout the organization to assist in creating transparency and ensuring cooperation with various audits and process improvement projects.
• Manage and lead theSOX 404 compliance program including testing reporting and monitoring of all business process cycles in scope (e.g. PTP OTC Inventory Management Payroll Financial Close etc.) to improve the overall control environment. Most importantly the individual must meet the deadlines and be able to work independently. Work with finance audit and IT departments to ensure compliance as several controls have IT dependencies.
• Perform walkthroughs of the various business cycles based on the flowcharts and Risk and Control Matrices and ensure they are updated every year or as the processes evolves and assess the effectiveness of the process and controls as needed.
• Manage the SOX auditors in North America and ensure all SOX testing for 404 ITACs key reports are done timely.
• Assist in development of a comprehensive (ERM) risk management framework/strategy to facilitate identification measurement control and monitoring of key risk activities for all North America entities.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans.
• Collect and analyze data conduct interviews and document summarize and assist the Senior member in the Audit team during scoping planning and during audits.
• Identify recommend and implement the necessary improvements to accounting policies/procedures internal business controls and help improve overall business efficiency.
• Prepare audit work papers and write audit reports detailing the audit findings and recommendations. Formulate recommendations to management to correct deficiencies and improve controls. Work as a business partner with the management team without impeding independence.
• Strong analytical research and organizational skills issue identification/prioritization/ resolution and report writing skills is required.
• Prepare internal audit reports for audit areas and audits assigned and help train the auditors to ensure they can broaden their skill sets.
• Participate in a variety of special projects assigned by management.

Skills:

• Possess a strong understanding of the COSO framework Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sections 302 and 404) financial reporting risks internal controls US GAAP and IFRS with the ability to make control recommendations to successfully mitigate key risks.
• Unparalleled ability to dig deep into the details but present high-level findings to business partners.
• A consistent drive to question the business and yourself on how to do things better and more efficiently.
• Ability to take initiative and get things started when there may be no established path
• Oracle experience highly desired.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and compliance and substantive testing techniques including audit sampling methods. Prior experience with compliance auditing under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication and analytical and time management skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience with internal accounting controls and objectives and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Have strong operating and financial controls evaluation skills.
• Possess the ability to work in cross-functional teams cultivate leadership abilities and to develop operational and financial management skills.
• Demonstrate strong verbal written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess project management skills with the focus on timely completion of tasks and the ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.
• Must have the ability to multitask.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 7-9 years of combined experience in internal or external auditing SOX compliance practices; Sarbanes-Oxley experience is required.
• Experience working in a SOX environment conducting SOX testing SOX reviews and reporting required (preferably at a manufacturing company).
• Certifications such as CPA CA CIA CISA CFE. MBAs are preferred.
• Big Public Accounting experience desired.

Primary Location: Needham MA

Travel: Up to 30-35% including international

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution 401(k) retirement plan with matching employee stock purchase program life insurance AD&D short-term disability insurance long-term disability insurance generous paid time off company holidays parental leave identity theft protection pet insurance pre-paid legal insurance back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more.

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

Pay Range

$126000 - $154000 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether we wont just launch products well disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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