Accounting Manager

MedTech Growth Partners; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTech Growth Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing medical device company focused on orthopedic bracing. You will oversee financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and internal controls to support scaling operations across manufacturing and sales.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, a bachelors, and hands-on use of QuickBooks or similar software. You will mentor staff, guide month-end close, and ensure accurate bookkeeping while safeguarding confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting roles in a manufacturing related accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience with financial software such as QuickBooks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GAAP financial statements and ensure adherence to relevant standards with focus on manufacturing process - inventory and CoGS.
• Manage quarter-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accurate records.
• Mentor and develop finance staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Financial analysis

General ledger

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is growth-stage MedTech startup company committed to improving the lives of those suffering from joint pain. Our technology bridges patented advances in medical devices, software, and additive manufacturing to yield a new class of functional orthopedic bracing that is disrupting the industry. We are driven by our mission to enable people to live active and healthy lives, free from joint pain. We recently announced the successful close of $7.2 million in Series A financing round from prominent industry investors to accelerate commercial expansion.

Position Overview

Our client is a growing medical device engineering, manufacturing, and sales organization (~70 employees and growing rapidly) operating across the US. Our mission is to restore the quality of life of patients experiencing joint pain and mobility limitations through innovations in orthopedic bracing technology.

We are hiring a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial operations. This pivotal role involves managing a broad spectrum of accounting functions, including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring experience in corporate and manufacturing related accounting processes, possess strong technical expertise, and willingness to develop team members. Join us to play a vital role in maintaining our financial health and supporting strategic growth initiatives through meticulous financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of support for financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and regulations with a focus on manufacturing process - inventory and CoGS
• Help manage the quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accurate record-keeping
• Help mentor and develop finance staff
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

Experience Needed for Success

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in accounting roles in a manufacturing related accounting environment
• Hands-on experience with financial software such as QuickBooks or similar
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and accrual accounting
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and supporting a large sales function