Director Accounting Strategy & Systems position at Gilead.| United States Of America

Gilead Director Accounting Strategy & Systems

Experience: 10-years

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Needham, MA,....United States Of America

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. Who we areAt SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world. We design and deliver high quality, innovative products that make life easier for consumers. We move fast, think big, and expect our leaders to build scalable solutions that support continued growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core to our success. We value every voice and believe the best ideas come from teams that bring their authentic selves to work. The opportunityThe Director of Accounting Strategy, Policy, and Systems is a critical leadership role responsible for optimizing how Finance operates through technology, data, and process design. This role partners closely with the Global and Regional Controllers, IT, and cross functional business teams to ensure accounting systems are scalable, well controlled, and designed to support efficient, high quality reporting. The successful candidate will act as a systems and process architect for Accounting, connecting Oracle, Salesforce, HighRadius, Power BI, and related tools into streamlined, end to end workflows that reflect the underlying economics of the business and reduce manual effort. This role reports to the Global Controller and serves as a senior leader within the Global Accounting organization. What you will do Accounting systems, process optimization and prioritization:• Evaluate current accounting systems, integrations, and workflows to identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize• Own the accounting systems roadmap in partnership with IT and Finance leadership• Ensure Oracle, Salesforce, HighRadius, Power BI, and related tools are configured to support efficient close, accurate reporting, and strong internal controls• Design future state workflows that reduce manual entries, reconciliations, and rework• Partner with IT to translate accounting requirements into system solutions and configuration decisions ERP and system initiatives• Provide accounting leadership for Oracle and related system initiatives across global teams• Guide configuration, data conversion, testing, and cutover activities consistent with accounting requirements and global standards• Ensure global accounting policies and system design are aligned and consistently applied• Lead UAT planning, execution, and sign off for accounting related changes to all systems• Act as the primary accounting escalation point for system issues, risks, and design decisions Policy, controls, and governance• Ensure systems and processes support SOX compliance and audit requirements• Partner with Internal Audit and External Audit to address system related findings and improvements• Balance control rigor with operational efficiency Change leadership and enablement• Serve as a accounting change champion for system and process transformation• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and job aids• Deliver end user training and support post implementation• Coach and develop accounting team members to build long term system ownership and expertise Leadership and collaboration• Work cross functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Order to Cash, Source to Pay, and Operations• Influence without authority in a fast paced, matrixed environment What we are looking for• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance• CPA preferred• 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and or public company environments• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and accounting operations• Hands on experience with major ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion• Strong understanding of upstream and downstream systems such as Salesforce, HighRadius, and reporting tools like Power BI• Proven ability to design efficient, scalable accounting processes supported by technology• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills• Comfortable operating at both a detailed execution level and a strategic design level• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast moving environment Super user and change champion responsibilities• Advise on cross functional and cross departmental accounting processes• Actively participate in CRP, SIT, UAT, and Training workshops• Collaborate with system integrators to define business requirements and SOPs• Partner with Change Management to define testing scenarios and use cases• Execute finance change management strategies• Review process impact assessments and support stakeholder adoption• Deliver end user training and maintain SOP documentation Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. Pay Range$148,400 - $227,540 USD 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. Together, 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 SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. 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 at accommodations@sharkninja.com

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