Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Description

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a background in SEC reporting and technical accounting to join the Corporate Accounting team as a Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. Along with the providing expertise in technical accounting guidance, this role will lead and oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports, including quarterly, annual and current reports, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, investor relations, and international subsidiaries to deliver high-quality, timely, and accurate financial reports.

Role expectations

• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures.
• Ensure financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Manage complex technical accounting matters such as stock-based compensation, equity modifications, VIE assessments, lease accounting (ASC 842), consolidations, and goodwill / intangible and asset impairment testing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including emerging and proposed disclosure rules. Assess impact and lead adoption efforts.
• Analyze competitor filings and industry trends to inform financial statement disclosures.
• Review quarterly financial statements, including cash flow statements and earnings per share calculations.
• Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including control design, evaluation of deficiencies, and remediation planning. Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), particularly those related to SEC reporting processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, supporting all testing and documentation needs.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Legal teams to support earnings releases and investor communications.
• Manage the global financial reporting calendar, tracking deliverables and collaborating with international teams.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee accounting for global real estate leases in accordance with ASC 842.
• Oversee accounting for global Stock Based Compensation in accordance with ASC 718.
• Coordinate annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, as well as quarterly impairment reviews.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare memos for complex and non-standard transactions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting procedures, systems, and processes to support a standardized global close.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills :

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits

We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.

Family Benefits.  Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings),  dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.  Align also offers to employees :

Employee benefits.  Align offers its employees :

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.

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Equal Opportunity Statement :

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.

Your growth and well-being :

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect :

Country and / or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align :

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

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