Sr. Finance Manager

Carlsmed•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Our mission is to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare for spine surgery and beyond. The Carlsmed aprevo® personalized surgery platform is designed to improve the standard of care for spine surgery one patient at a time. As Senior Finance Manager, you will lead the finance and accounting functions for the Company’s supply chain and production operations in a rapidly growing MedTech business. This leadership role will involve the development of strategy and the deployment of tactics for cost accounting, inventory cycle management, operational performance insights, and information integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, operational finance, or plant controllership roles -- preferably in medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing and variance analysis.
Experience with outsourced manufacturing models.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, QAD, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of standard cost accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across functions
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data validation

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle cost accounting function, including developing and maintaining standard costing systems for purchased and manufactured components.
Co-lead the NetSuite inventory ERP module and cost accounting implementation and various system upgrades.
Develop and deliver timely reports and operational KPIs to support business performance analytics and actionable recommendations.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and strategic planning activities related to manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost of goods sold.
Establish and manage inventory quantity and location tracking across raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
Monitor variances for manufacturing performance, including capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and scrap trends.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Operations and Accounting departments for all cost and inventory-related matters, including accurate financial statement reporting with U.S. GAAP.
Co-lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold and related support for financial statement audits and internal control-related requirements.
Assist in various special projects.