Accounting Consultant

Alignment Health•Orange, CA

5d•$198,219 - $297,329

About The Position

Alignment Health is seeking an accounting leader to oversee external financial reporting, technical accounting matters, and coordination with SOX and internal auditors. The role ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance in financial reporting and governance across a complex, multi-entity organization. It partners closely with the CAO, external auditors, and cross-functional leaders to maintain reporting integrity, assess complex accounting matters, and support an internal control environment that meets U.S. GAAP, SEC, PCAOB, and SOX 404 requirements. The position requires deep technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels. The role oversees lower-level staff and outsourced resources, supports senior leadership on accounting and reporting implications, and may back up the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer. It also partners with the Controller on reporting, RBC/TNE review, accounting issues, and improvements to financial reporting and month-end close processes.

Requirements

At least 12 years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
At least 8 years of public accounting experience in a Big Four accounting firm with a technical accounting background.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA license required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX 404, and PCAOB standards.
Big Four public accounting experience or equivalent technical accounting background.
Proven ability to manage external reporting cycles in a large, complex organization.
Strong leadership and people-management experience.
Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentation capability.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in an external reporting system such as Workiva.
Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding issues, analyzing root causes, and developing practical solutions.
Ability to identify, design, and implement process efficiencies that improve accuracy, speed, scalability, and internal controls.
Experience collaborating in a team environment and coaching, developing, and elevating team members.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, review, and filing of external reporting deliverables, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K and required footnote disclosures.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, Reg S-X, Reg S-K, and applicable reporting guidance.
Coordinate financial reporting timelines with internal partners and external auditors.
Serve as the Company’s technical accounting authority for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, equity transactions, and impairment analyses.
Prepare technical accounting memos, position papers, and audit-ready documentation.
Monitor emerging accounting standards and oversee enterprise implementation of new GAAP guidance.
Work with the corporate controller to enforce the Company’s accounting policies.
Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on control testing strategies, walkthroughs, and documentation; escalate issues requiring attention.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews, the annual audit, and regulatory audits.
Promote collaboration, clear communication, and cross-functional relationships to support reporting accuracy and compliance.
Support complex transactions, new business initiatives, system implementations, and strategic projects by advising senior leadership on accounting, controls, and reporting implications.
Partner with the Controller on the monthly financial reporting process, RBC/TNE review, complex accounting issues, and improvements to financial reporting and month-end close processes.
Calculate stock-based compensation and administer the Company’s equity management tool.
Back up the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, as needed.
Lead or assist with special projects requested by executive management, including systems implementation, due diligence, and process improvements.
Oversee a team of lower-level staff members and outsourced resources.