Director of Accounting, Americas

Director of Accounting, Americas

Location: Needham, MA (Hybrid)

Reports to: Americas Controller

This high-impact role is at the center of our Americas finance organization. You will own the close, strengthen controls, modernize workflows, and develop a high‑performing accounting team.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the Americas region with a relentless focus on accuracy, timeliness, and US GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and review financial analyses, flux analyses, and management reporting packages that give senior leadership clear, actionable visibility.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — bringing the accounting perspective to the table early and often.
• Drive timely reconciliations and ensure aged items are resolved, not recycled.

• Own and continuously strengthen the internal control environment for the Americas region, fully aligned to SOX requirements.
• Be the go‑to partner for internal and external auditors — managing deliverables, anticipating requests, and keeping audit cycles moving.
• Stay ahead of US GAAP changes that affect the region and implement them with precision.
• Play a meaningful role in Shark Ninja's ongoing controls transformation, helping to mature and institutionalize a function that is built for the long term, not just the next audit cycle.

• Conduct a clear‑eyed audit of existing accounting processes and relentlessly pursue opportunities to simplify, automate, globalize, and scale.
• Lead workflow modernization initiatives that reduce manual effort, compress the close cycle, and build for where the business is going.
• Leverage Oracle ERP, AI, and reporting tools to drive data quality, visibility, and efficiency across the function.
• Support system implementations and enhancements as we continue to evolve our technology infrastructure.

• Own accounting processes and technical guidance across multiple functional areas and be willing to lean into new or ambiguous territory as the business grows.
• Step up when it matters. This role requires flexibility, range, and a genuine willingness to go beyond a defined scope.

• Lead, coach, and invest in a team of accounting professionals — building long‑term capability, not just short‑term capacity.
• Create a culture of accountability, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement, where people are empowered to identify problems and own solutions.
• Set clear expectations, deliver honest feedback, and actively champion career growth for every member of your team.
• Model the "One Finance Team" mindset in everything you do — providing cross‑functional leadership coverage and showing up for the broader organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated range across multiple functional accounting areas, with the ability to flex into new ones as the business demands.
• Strong command of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting external audits.
• A proven track record of building and developing high‑performing teams.
• A process improvement mindset — not someone who maintains the status quo, but someone who dismantles it when something better is within reach.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders.

• 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.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $150,000—$210,000 USD, with potential adjustments for geography, skills, education, and experience.

We offer medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase…