MANAGER, FINANCE PROJECT

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.
Transforming smiles,   changing lives.
At  Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next.
We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation.
Our   diverse   and collaborative   teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Ready to join us?   About this opportunity This position is responsible for managing the Finance Business Operations team in delivering the finance requirements for multiple domestic and international strategic projects in addition to supporting other finance projects.
Collaborating with various cross functional members, such as IT, Product & Project Managers as well as Finance to ensure overall projects are implemented successfully and within the timelines.
Assist business with finance requirements that minimize complexity, enhance scalability, and maintain financial controls.
Provide support and documentation to finance group, internal audit and/or external accountants, as well as follow up on post-implementation issues.
In this role, you will…   Lead the Finance Projects process to implement finance requirements related to multiple strategic and/or functional projects.
Provide leadership, oversight, mentoring and career guidance for the team.
Represent the global finance cycle team while working on projects that impact the future growth of Align.
Manage diverse projects in various stages to problem solve issues and drive results.
Gain a thorough understanding of project concepts and deliverables, create solutions that minimize complexity, enhance scalability, and enhance or maintain financial controls.
Coordinate work schedules, timelines, and priorities to meet project timelines.
Ability to remain flexible and change priorities in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Provide leadership to staff by setting objectives, planning project steps and required resources, and manage execution.
Coordinate cross-functionally regarding resources and timelines for validating projects.
Ensuring policies/procedures are adhered to and the completeness and accuracy of deployments.
Collaborate with cross functional teams, such as Finance, IT, R&D, Legal, and Marketing to analyze information needs and functional requirements with a focus on scaling the business to higher volumes and minimizing manual workarounds.
Follow Align ’ s internal Program Management Process and prepare required project status templates and/or present to Strategic team, as required.
Oversee the testing and validation of commercial and marketing promotions as well as price changes or pricing for new product introductions.
Proactively communicate project status to wider project team, finance management, Internal Audit and accounting groups.
Critically identify issues concerning business or systems limitations, gaps in processes or inefficient procedures, requirements and communicate as appropriate.
Develop a strong understanding of underlying internal software systems and their inter-dependencies by liaising with IT resources and other subject matter experts.
Additional responsibilities.
Support the overall Company ’ s strategic objectives by actively participating in project meetings, as necessary.
Collaborate with global finance teams, IT and marketing or subject matter experts to establish the requirements and analyze the tradeoffs between usability and performance needs Resolve ambiguities, inconsistencies and conflicting business and technical requirements to build consensus, and drive to an agreed upon solution Have a solid understanding of Pricing and Promotions as it relates to OTC and Revenue Recognition Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously with flexibility and agility Build relationships with cross functional team members to influence changes and gather support Recommend or initiate business process changes that make processes more effective or eliminate manual workarounds, especially those related to finance processes In this role, you’ll need …   6 to 10 years experience in finance management and project management Strong experience with revenue recognition, pricing & promotions, and OTC systems Experience leading significant, cross functional global projects, such as, an implementation of ERP systems Experience in business analysis, software development and/or business operations BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent Certified Public Accountant a plus Certified Program Manager Professional a plus Experienced project manager with the flexibility to manage multiple tasks, resources, and to resolve issues through collaboration Cultivate teamwork by building strong relationships with staff and cross-functional teams in order to coach and influence Strong business acumen, especially in the areas of finance processes and systems Solid understanding of GAAP and SOX requirements, with emphasis on revenue recognition Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group Candidate should be detailed oriented and have a solid understanding of financial statements and integrated financial systems   Sound like a good fit?       Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested.
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About Align       Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is  transforming smiles and changing lives.
Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect.
Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services.
Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.
By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries.
Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.
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Global Diversity Statement.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees.
As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees.
We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities.
All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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