Financial Analyst

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 will be located in the Petah Tikva, Israel and will be responsible for providing financial support and leadership to Align’s manufacturing operations group. The candidate should possess strong accounting and analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of the principles of Cost Accounting, good working knowledge of manufacturing operations and the ability to work across cultures in a fast pace environment. The position will work closely with the global manufacturing teams to analyze business trends, provide financial guidance and be a key contributor to the achievement of operational objectives In this role, you will… Perform monthly closing activities including preparation and approval of journal entries, and inventory related account reconciliations. Manage inventory and related transactions, including physical to perpetual to general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit explanations, and standard costs. Analyze inventory adjustments over set thresholds and work with production control to determine root cause and corrective action. Analyze operating costs including ad hoc studies incorporating plant staffing, capacity and utilization, Purchase Price Variance and Make/Buy analyses; as well as other cost related projects. Manage the periodic requirements of manufacturing systems to ensure timing and accuracy of standards and gross margins and provide meaningful analysis of results. Provide cost accounting support to cross functional areas as requested. Direct the development and review of cost analysis reports and work with operations to formulate corrective actions. · Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior management. Participation in the process of building the company's annual budget. Interact with Internal Audit and the independent public accounting firm on quarterly reviews and/or annual audit including Sarbanes Oxley(SOX) matters. Other duties may be assigned as needed. In this role, you’ll need … BS in Accounting, Economics or equivalent is required. 2-4 years of progressive experience with mid to large U.S. publicly held companies. Thorough understanding of Cost Accounting, COGS and Inventories - Advantage High level English required Strong Excel and Power Point capabilities is mandatory. Strong understanding of fully integrated ERP systems (Experience with SAP is a plus) - - Advantage Sound like a good fit?      Great! Click the