Accounting Manager - Surgistar

Halma p.l.c; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Manager for Surgistar, a division of Microsurgical Technology (MST), is based on-site in Vista, CA. This role oversees all accounting and finance activities for Surgistar and ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, month-end close execution, and alignment with corporate policies and group reporting requirements.

As finance partner to operations, you will drive inventory controls, cost accounting, and system improvements while supporting audits and ERP

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Surgistar.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Prepare divisional financial statements and budgeting packages.
• Lead end-to-end cost accounting, including inventory valuation and BOM governance.
• Support audits and ERP system transition activities.

Job description

We make great products that people love.

At MST we believe in this philosophy. MST's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. It is our relentless pursuit of addressing our customers’ needs that creates a profound customer preference. We strive to equip surgeons with the most innovative tools, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology. Expanding our offerings into excisional goniotomy, we now market micro-instruments used for adult and infantile glaucoma, which improve the health and livelihood of patients by providing a safe and effective surgical intervention.

Instrumentation for better flow and pressure control

Instruments for eye surgery

We make great products that people love.

At MST we believe in this philosophy. MST's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. It is our relentless pursuit of addressing our customers’ needs that creates a profound customer preference. We strive to equip surgeons with the most innovative tools, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology. Expanding our offerings into excisional goniotomy, we now market micro-instruments used for adult and infantile glaucoma, which improve the health and livelihood of patients by providing a safe and effective surgical intervention.

Company: MST

Function: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: California, California

Job Description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Accounting Manager

Company: Surgistar

Location: Vista, CA (On-site)

Reports To: Group Chief Financial Officer (dotted line to Division General Manager)

Company Overview

Microsurgical Technology’s (MST) passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. It is our relentless pursuit of addressing our customers’ needs that creates a profound customer preference. We constantly evolve to meet the distinct clinical needs of ophthalmic surgeons through our dedicated partnership with surgeon-designers, bringing innovation to ophthalmology.

Surgistar, a recently acquired division of MST, has been developing and manufacturing medical devices for the ophthalmology market for over twenty years. Our products are manufactured using the highest levels of care and precision at our manufacturing facility in Vista, CA.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance activities for Surgistar, a division of MicroSurgical Technology (MST). Surgistar develops, manufactures and markets medical devices for the ophthalmology market. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely month‑end closes, and alignment with corporate accounting policies and group reporting requirements. The position acts as the primary accounting leader for the division, partnering with operations and corporate finance to support operational decision‑making, scalable growth, and implementation of new systems and processes as necessary. This position is on‑site in Vista, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses
• Drive balance sheet integrity and ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS and company accounting policies
• Prepare and review divisional financial statements and reporting packages for corporate consolidation
• Prepare forecasts and annual budget

Operational & Cost Accounting Oversight

• Own end-to-end full absorption cost accounting function, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis (price, usage, labor, overhead)
• Lead inventory and COGS reconciliation processes, including investigation and resolution of discrepancies between operational data, ERP outputs, and financial records
• Partner with operations on inventory controls, physical and cycle counts, and manufacturing/external cost drivers
• Develop and implement WIP tracking methodologies and policies to support accurate production accounting
• Evaluate and implement Bill of Materials (BOM), routing, and cost driver integrity within ERP system

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure proper accounting for revenue recognition, accruals, capitalization, leases, and intercompany transactions. Establish and maintain effective internal controls in alignment with corporate governance standards.
• Support external and internal audits for divisional entities, including preparation of audit schedules and responses
• Ensure compliance with respective tax and other regulatory reporting
• Design and implement inventory and manufacturing-related internal controls including cycle counts, standard cost governance, and variance thresholds

Business Partnership

• Act as the primary financial liaison to Division General Manager ensuring clear communication between finance and operations
• Serve as finance business partner to divisional leadership, providing insight into financial performance and risks
• Support integration activities into MST and Halma, including ERP system transition and policy alignment and adoption

Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure accurate accounting setup and reporting within ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., Tagetik or equivalent)
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, control, and scalability
• Support transitions from outsourced accounting to in‑house processes where applicable