Accounting Manager - Surgistar

Halma plc

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close, and balance sheet management
Deep cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Experience and daily usage of Siteline / Infor ERP
Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally with operations and corporate teams
Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or operationally complex environments
Prior experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or carve‑outs
Exposure to group reporting and consolidation processes
Experience with BOMs, routings, and manufacturing data structures within ERP systems

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
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
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
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
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
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting associate
Coordinate effectively with corporate accounting, tax, and shared services teams