Director Global SOX Compliance & Controls

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

 

 

Job Title: Sr. Director / Director, SOX & IT Compliance 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to oversee and evolve SharkNinja’s SOX and enterprise IT compliance programs. This role will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness, scalability, and continuous improvement of IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and broader compliance frameworks across the organization.  This person should have strong Oracle and Salesforce experience.  

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SOX compliance within a complex, fast-paced global environment, along with a strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, business processes, and risk management. This individual will partner cross-functionally to strengthen control environments, support audit readiness, and enable the business to scale with confidence while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

SOX Program Leadership & Governance 

• Lead the end-to-end SOX IT compliance program, including design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls. 

• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements across key systems (ERP, financial applications, data platforms, etc.). 

• Own and continuously improve SOX governance, including control frameworks, documentation standards, and testing methodologies. 

• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support annual audits, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts. 

• Drive consistency and standardization of controls across global systems and processes. 

IT Compliance & Controls Strategy 

• Develop and execute a forward-looking IT compliance strategy aligned with business growth and system evolution. 

• Oversee compliance across enterprise IT domains including access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity. 

• Identify control gaps and lead remediation initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment. 

• Ensure alignment with broader regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks). 

Audit & Risk Management 

• Act as the primary liaison for IT compliance with Internal Audit, external auditors, and key stakeholders. 

• Lead risk assessments to identify areas of exposure within IT systems and business processes. 

• Establish and monitor key metrics to measure control effectiveness and audit readiness. 

• Proactively manage audit findings, ensuring timely and sustainable remediation. 

Systems & Business Process Alignment 

• Partner with IT, Finance, and business teams to ensure controls are embedded within system implementations, upgrades, and process changes. 

• Provide compliance oversight for major system transformations (e.g., ERP implementations, automation initiatives). 

• Promote the use of automation and scalable solutions to enhance control efficiency and effectiveness. 

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence 

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive a culture of accountability and compliance. 

• Translate complex compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on SOX compliance, IT risk, and control strategy. 

• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. 

 

Qualifications 

Required 

• 10+ years of experience in SOX compliance, IT audit, or IT risk management, with increasing leadership responsibility. 

• Deep expertise in IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access controls, change management, and IT operations. 

• Experience supporting SOX compliance in complex, multi-system environments (e.g., ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). 

• Proven track record managing internal and external audits and driving successful remediation efforts. 

• Strong understanding of business processes impacting financial reporting. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms. 

Preferred 

• Experience in a global consumer products or manufacturing environment. 

• Familiarity with additional regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 

• Experience with control automation, GRC tools, or continuous monitoring solutions. 

• CPA, CISA, or similar professional certification. 

• Experience supporting large-scale system implementations or transformations. 

 

Core Competencies 

• Strategic leader with a strong risk and controls mindset 

• Expert in building scalable, sustainable compliance programs 

• Strong cross-functional collaborator and influencer 

• Operationally focused with a continuous improvement orientation 

• Pragmatic problem solver who balances compliance with business agility 

 

Impact of the Role 

This role is critical to ensuring SharkNinja’s continued growth is supported by a strong and scalable compliance foundation. By strengthening SOX and IT control environments, this leader will enable the organization to operate with integrity, mitigate risk, and maintain the confidence of auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.