Senior Manager, Sox and Audit

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Senior Manager, SOX & Audit

The Senior Manager, SOX & Audit support North America and Canada will be responsible for leading the SOX program for both regions. This will include SOX testing, audits, and, on occasion, overseeing staff on multiple concurrent engagements, as necessary. The Senior Manager, SOX & Audit will be a working manager who is able to develop, execute, and manage all aspects of SOX including : planning, testing & reporting. Most importantly this individual will also work cross-functionally with the IT and the business process SOX team and be able to understand the risk and dependencies across all business cycles. In 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 Senior Manager, SOX & Audit will report to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and assist in the annual Internal Audit risk assessment process and ERM.

This is a fast-paced environment and requires someone who has the ability to multi-task, work flexible hours as we are an international company.

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 the North America and Canada SOX 404 compliance program including testing, reporting and monitoring of all business process cycles in scope (e.g. FSCP, SEC, PTP, OTC, Inventory Management, Payroll, Financial Reporting etc.) to improve the overall control environment. Most importantly, the individual must meet the deadlines and be able to work independently. Work collaboratively 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.
• Ensure the RCM and deficiency tracker is up to date at all times and track progress of all deficiencies.
• Prepare regular progress update for Global SOX testing including charts for Sr. Leadership and CAE to show status of SOX testing, ITAC, Key reports etc.
• Manage the SOX auditors in the assigned region and ensure all SOX testing for 404, ITACs, key reports are completed timely. This may require testing them as well.
• Assist in development of comprehensive (ERM) risk management framework / strategy to facilitate identification, measurement, control and monitoring of key risk activities.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans including preparing SOX materiality calculations for all regions.
• Collect and analyze data, conduct interviews and document, summarize, and assist the senior members in the Audit team during scoping, planning and during audits.
• Conduct data analytical audits including B / S and P&L reviews and prepare audit work papers and draft 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.
• Identify, recommend and implement the necessary improvements to accounting policies / procedures, internal business controls and to help improve overall business efficiency.
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills, issue identification / prioritization / resolution, and report writing skills is required.
• This position may be rotated with the SOX EMEA lead position to ensure department is well-rounded.
• Participate in a variety of special projects assigned by management.

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Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we 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, you’ll 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 what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll 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 SharkNinja’s 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.

Learn more about us : Life At SharkNinja; Outrageously Extraordinary

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