Director, Tax Reporting Operations

As the Director of Tax Reporting Operations at SharkNinja, you will oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, manage global tax compliance, and collaborate on strategic planning related to tax impacts. This includes owning processes for tax data collection, transformation, and utilization, as well as SOX control documentation and improving tax operations through technology.

Candidates for the Director of Tax Reporting Operations role at SharkNinja should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with an MSA, MST, or CPA preferred. At least 12 years of corporate tax experience is essential, combined with significant expertise in ASC 740 within a multinational public company context.

SharkNinja is committed to personal and professional growth. As the Director of Tax Reporting Operations, you'll be part of high-impact learning programs that empower employees to redefine what's possible. The company promotes an Outrageously Extraordinary culture that encourages continuous development and innovation.

The ideal Director of Tax Reporting Operations at SharkNinja should have experience evaluating and implementing tax technology tools. This is crucial for optimizing tax operations and enhancing the analysis of tax data as you strive to innovate and streamline processes.

The culture at SharkNinja is centered around pushing boundaries and achieving extraordinary results. As the Director of Tax Reporting Operations, you will be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work, contribute to creative solutions, and engage in a diverse and inclusive environment that values each unique voice.

In answering this question, highlight your direct experience with ASC 740 in detail. Discuss how you managed tax provisions, addressed uncertain tax positions, and worked on deferred taxes, emphasizing your ability to navigate complex multinational environments.

When responding, illustrate specific strategies you've employed in managing global tax calendars, collaborating with advisors, and ensuring timely, accurate returns. Focus on any metrics or outcomes that demonstrate your effectiveness in this area.

Share a clear example of a tax technology project you led, detailing your role, the technology implemented, and the benefits realized. Discuss challenges like team buy-in or data integration and how you successfully addressed them.

Focus on your experience in implementing SOX controls. Discuss how you coordinate documentation processes with outside service providers and emphasize any improvements you introduced for robust compliance.

Provide a narrative about a mentorship experience, including how you identified potential in team members, the techniques you used for their development, and the positive impact it had on both individuals and your team’s overall success.

Discuss how you establish strong communication with finance partners. Highlight your method for aligning tax strategies with broader financial goals and any successful outcomes from previous collaborations.

In your answer, illustrate your organizational skills and approaches such as using project management tools, setting clear priorities, and delegating tasks while ensuring quality outcomes.

Explain your methodology for assessing tax software solutions. Talk about any prior software implementations where you evaluated options, engaged stakeholders, and executed successful adoption.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending seminars, or being part of professional organizations. Explain how you would translate this knowledge into practice at SharkNinja.

Reflect on SharkNinja’s culture and values that resonate with you. Share your passion for innovative problem-solving and how these align with the company’s mission to bring extraordinary products to market. Mention how you envision your impact on the team.