Director of Accounting (SOX, Operations)

Hinge Health is creating a new health care system, built around you. Accessible to 26 million members across 1,500 customers, Hinge Health is the #1 digital clinic for joint and muscle pain, delivering superior member outcomes and proven claims reductions. We pair the industry’s most advanced motion technology and wearable pain relief with a complete clinical care team of physical therapists, physicians, and board-certified health coaches to help people move beyond pain and reduce surgeries and opioid use. Hinge Health’s HingeConnect integrates with 1 million+ in-person providers to enable earlier interventions for avoidable MSK surgeries. Four in five health plans and employers with a digital MSK solution trust Hinge Health, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, State of New Jersey, US Foods, and Verizon. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com.
Hinge Health Hybrid Model:We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Some roles which require a greater degree of day-to-day collaboration will benefit from more in-person opportunities. Employees in Hybrid roles are expected to be in office 1 day/week (Wednesdays) in hub locations that have an office, and may be expanded to 2 days in 2024.
About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic Director of Accounting to drive our Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) readiness program, internal audit requests as well as be actively involved in accounting operations as needed. In this newly created hybrid position, you will play a critical role in ensuring SOX readiness while also having the capabilities to roll up your sleeves into daily accounting issues. Your expertise in running accounting processes and your understanding of SOX readiness will be instrumental in guiding our organization successfully into the future.

DESCRIPTION OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• The ideal candidate will be someone who has successfully managed a SOX program in the past, including a year 1 SOX implementation. Additionally, this person is very familiar with accounting operations and has had operational accounting roles in the past. This person has the enthusiasm and passion to navigate a fast growing company in a rapidly evolving environment. Additionally, this candidate is hands-on and is willing to jump as needed to solve accounting issues. This person can also bring an understanding of best practices and is capable of incorporating these solutions to build out first class processes. 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead the implementation of SOX, including compliance program documents such as the risk control matrix, financial statement scoping, narratives, etc
• Ensure controls are performed properly and consistently throughout the organization, and drive SOX testing
• Provide accounting operations leadership and support in key areas as needed, such as acquisitions and acquisition integration, special projects, etc
• Lead internal audit projects as identified and needed
• Identify opportunities to streamline, increase automation and rationalize controls and make recommendations to improve the underlying process and controls

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years in accounting operations including SOX experience, preferably within publicly traded companies. Successful track record of leading the SOX program and supporting accounting operations
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations
• Meticulously organized and detail-oriented individual who has the ability to multitask; an independent and flexible problem solver who can cope positively with ambiguity while maintaining strong attention to detail and speed
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and clearly communicate technical accounting issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

BONUS POINTS

• Certified Public Accountant
• Big 4 background
• Previously led a year 1 SOX implementation
• Experience with pre IPO companies (going public)
• Experience with Netsuite 
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and G-Suite

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development budget, use the me