Align Technology is a global medical device company that pioneered the invisible orthodontics market with the introduction of the Invisalign system in 1999.  Today, we develop innovative, technology-rich products such as Invisalign aligner treatments, iTero™ intra-oral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services to help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

SUMMARY

Align Technology, Inc. is a medical device company engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of Invisalign®, a proprietary method of straightening teeth without wires and brackets. We wish to supplement our accounting team with a strong leader, who will be detail oriented and has proven abilities in preparing clear and concise documentation for SEC filings and accounting positions.  He/she should be a self-starter with critical thinking skills combined with a high-energy personality and a personal sense of flexibility and humor to adapt to the quick reporting cycle.  This position will manage the external reporting requirements and will report to the Sr. Director, Assistant Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely preparation and filing of annual and periodic SEC filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including development of timeline, gathering of data, updates to document, and coordination of review and approvals, EDGARization and XBRL tagging.
• Timely preparation and filing of other SEC filings on Forms 8-K and S-8, working with legal team as needed.  Assist legal with the preparation and filing of the annual proxy statement.
• Assist with the preparation/review of quarterly Audit Committee packages, earnings press releases and financial statements, earnings conference call scripts and other financial data summaries for investor relations.
• Support Investor Relations with review of analyst presentations and questions
• Analyze disclosures of competitors or other medical device companies in order to improve consistency and comparability.  Work with legal, investor relations and management to assess potential changes/improvements and lead the preparation of disclosures.
• Proactively identify, research, evaluate, and communicate on significant new or existing transactions or accounting related issues. Communicate and provide relevant suggestions to management related to technical accounting and disclosure matters.  Prepare position papers and provide technical training to the accounting team as needed. Communicate with auditors.
• Research and implement new accounting standards as required.
• Responsible for accounting for fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio to assure proper balance sheet classification and SEC disclosures.
• Review of the consolidated cash flow statement and earnings per share calculation on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for annual impairment testing for Goodwill and Intangible Assets
• Analysis and review of Segment Reporting
• Review of forecasting of quarterly shares outstanding for EPS calculations.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility including the documentation and review of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of periodic filings for the Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau.
• Interface with executive management, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, external auditors and outside legal counsel.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Builds solid relationships with business partners
• Apply accounting regulations with a practical business approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated, detail oriented and team oriented
• Excellent critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must meet strict deadlines and effectively manage stress
• Clearly able to identify and initiate process improvements
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must possess uncompromising business ethics
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities
• Assertive presentation of goals, strategies, vision and tactics

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS in Accounting or equivalent is required
• Certified Public Accountant with an “active” status preferred
• 8+ years work experience in Accounting/Finance
• 3+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience in publicly held companies
• 3-4+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
• Skilled in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Experience with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”) tagging
• Recent experience in evaluating accounting pronouncements and position papers
• Experience with Webfilings preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.