Accounting Consultant

Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC in; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Alignment Health seeks a senior accounting leader to manage external reporting, GAAP compliance, and technical accounting for complex transactions. You will lead 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, ensure SOX 404 compliance, and coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors.

Strong leadership and executive communication are essential. The role reports to the Controller and collaborates across finance, legal, and operations to drive accurate, audit-ready financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and filing of external reporting deliverables (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, Reg S-X, Reg S-K.
• Coordinate reporting timelines with internal partners and external auditors.
• Serve as technical accounting authority for complex transactions (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805).
• Lead preparation of technical memos, position papers, and audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor emerging GAAP standards and implement new guidance across the enterprise.
• Work with the corporate controller to enforce accounting policies.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on control testing and documentation.
• Escalate issues that require attention.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors during reviews and audits.
• Promote collaboration and cross-functional relationships to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support complex transactions, new business initiatives, system implementations, and strategic projects.

Skills

Technical accounting

Revenue recognition

ASC 606

ASC 842

Workiva

Internal controls

Leadership

Executive communication

GAAP knowledge

External reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

General Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and filing of all external reporting deliverables, including 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and required footnote disclosures
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, Reg S‑X, Reg S‑K, and all applicable reporting guidance.
• Coordinate all financial reporting timelines with internal partners and external auditors.
• Serve as the Company’s technical accounting authority for complex transactions including: Revenue recognition (ASC 606), Leases (ASC 842), Business combinations (ASC 805), Equity transactions, Impairment analyses, etc.
• Lead preparation of 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 that require attention.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews, the annual audit and regulatory audits.
• Promote collaboration, clear communication, and strong cross‑functional relationships to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Support complex transactions, new business initiatives, system implementations, and strategic projects by providing clear and timely guidance to senior leadership on accounting, controls, and reporting implications
• Partnering closely with the Controller on various matters including: monthly financial reporting process, RBC/TNE review, resolving complex accounting issues, enhancing the efficiency, scalability, and control strength of the financial reporting and month‑end close processes.
• Responsible for stock-based compensation calculation and administer for the Company’s equity management tool
• Back up for the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer as needed
• Lead and/or assist with special projects as required by executive management such as, but not limited to, systems implementation, due diligent, and process improvements
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee a team of lower level staff members and outsourced resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 12 plus years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• 8 plus years of public accounting experience in a Big Four accounting firm with a technical accounting background.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 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 advance proficiency in an external reporting system such as Workiva.
• Innate intellectual curiosity, demonstrating a proactive approach to understanding issues, analyzing root causes, and developing innovative, practical solutions.
• Ability to identify, design, and implement process efficiencies to improve accuracy, speed, scalability, and internal controls within routine and complex workflows.
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong track record of coaching, developing, and elevating team members.

Work Environment

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Essential Physical Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran. If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Range: $198,219.00 - $297,329.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. Our mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for members every day. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We've built a team of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Come join the team that is changing health care — one person at a time.