Senior Manager, Accounting Needham, MA, United States

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Needham is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee inventory accounting and manage complex accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GAAP compliance and leadership experience, contributing to business initiatives in a dynamic environment. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Collaborate on key business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

The Senior Manager, Accounting will play a critical leadership role within SharkNinja’s Finance organization, overseeing inventory accounting and related functions. This role is responsible for managing complex accounting processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and leading a team to support business initiatives and process optimization in a dynamic, fast-paced, public company environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of navigating cross-functional priorities and contributing to the continued growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes related to inventory, delivery, distribution, and COGS.
• Lead the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, and FP&A to ensure inventory is accounted for properly and efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, with a focus on scalability and automation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, supporting quarterly and annual audits.
• Collaborate with leadership on key business initiatives, providing financial insight and accounting guidance on new product launches, go-to-market strategies, and international expansion.
• Lead the team in an analysis of excess and obsolete inventory, in addition to inventory costing initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to special projects, including system implementations, process reengineering, and technical accounting assessments.
• Stay current on GAAP developments, assess impacts, and lead implementation of new accounting standards as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience at a public company
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills; able to effectively interact with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)

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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture [e-mail]

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