Accounting Consultant

Alignment Healthcare•Orange, CA

About The Position

The role is responsible for leading the Company’s external financial reporting, overseeing technical accounting matters, and liaising with SOX and internal auditors. It ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance across financial reporting and governance in a complex, multi-entity organization. The role partners with the CAO, external auditors, and cross-functional leaders to maintain financial 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 also partners closely with the Controller on monthly financial reporting, RBC/TNE review, complex accounting issues, and improving the efficiency, scalability, and control strength of reporting and month-end close. It administers stock-based compensation calculations and the Company’s equity management tool, backs up the SVP and Chief Accounting Officer as needed, and leads or assists with executive-sponsored special projects. It oversees lower-level staff and outsourced resources.

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.
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 in routine and complex workflows.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, review, and filing of external reporting deliverables, including 10-K, 10-Q, 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 implementation of new GAAP guidance across the enterprise.
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 monthly financial reporting, 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 executive-management special projects, including systems implementation, due diligence, and process improvements.
Oversee lower-level staff members and outsourced resources.
Coach, develop, and elevate team members and implement process efficiencies to improve accuracy, speed, scalability, and internal controls.