Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US-Arizona-Tempe-Corp HQ

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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of relevant experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or SEC reporting at a large accelerated, publicly traded company, with international operations.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva, SAP, Blackline) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments and geographies.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proactive mindset with ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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.

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