Senior Director, External Reporting & Tech Accounting

Senior Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting

Minneapolis, MN

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation.

We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

The Senior Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead Inspire Medical Systems' external reporting, technical accounting, and related governance processes. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing SEC filings, driving technical accounting conclusions, supporting Audit Committee and Board materials, and ensuring the Company maintains high-quality, timely, and compliant financial reporting as a public company.

This leader will serve as a key advisor to Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, internal control stakeholders, external auditors, and outside counsel on complex accounting and disclosure matters. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced public company environment.

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement disclosures, earnings release support, and other public company filings.

Oversee the Company's external reporting process, including reporting calendars, disclosure controls, review procedures, documentation standards, and filing deadlines to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including preparation of technical accounting memoranda for significant or complex transactions.

Monitor and implement new accounting standards, SEC regulations, and disclosure requirements, ensuring compliance and effective adoption throughout the organization.

Serve as a key advisor to Finance leadership on technical accounting matters, financial reporting implications, accounting policy development, and disclosure considerations.

Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Stock Administration, Operations, and other business functions to ensure complete, accurate, and consistent external disclosures.

Coordinate with external auditors and outside counsel regarding SEC filings, technical accounting matters, disclosure requirements, and supporting documentation.

Support preparation of Audit Committee and Board materials related to financial reporting, accounting judgments, disclosure matters, regulatory developments, and internal control activities.

Oversee processes related to disclosure controls and procedures, SOX compliance, and internal controls associated with external reporting and technical accounting activities.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting quality, process efficiency, system utilization, documentation standards, and governance.

Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Serve as a trusted business partner to Finance leadership, providing technical expertise and practical guidance to support the Company's growth and strategic objectives.

Document product and therapy related field reports within the prescribed timelines and provide any necessary documents required to complete the investigation. Provide follow-up reporting as needed.

Complete training requirements and competency confirmations as required for this position within the required timeline.

Comply with applicable quality system procedures/policies and make suggestions for continuous process improvement.

Ensure all direct reports maintain training records that comply with applicable quality system requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA certification required.

10+ years of progressive accounting, external reporting, technical accounting, or audit experience.

Public company reporting experience, including direct involvement in SEC filings and disclosure requirements.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting rules, financial statement presentation, disclosure…