Accounting Manager at Vivani Medical, Inc in Alameda, CA

Vivani Medical (NASDAQ: VANI) is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of miniature, ultra long-acting drug implants by leveraging its proprietary technology platform, NanoPortal™. As the Company continues to scale its operations and strengthen its finance infrastructure, we are seeking a highly capable and proactive Accounting Manager to support and enhance core accounting operations, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting processes within a dynamic public company environment.

The Accounting Manager will play a critical leadership role within the accounting organization, overseeing key accounting processes, managing close and reporting activities, supporting SOX implementation and compliance initiatives, and driving operational improvements across the finance function.

This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of issues, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives projects and processes forward with limited oversight.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with leadership, external auditors, consultants, and business stakeholders to help build scalable accounting and compliance infrastructure appropriate for a growing public company.

This role requires a minimum of three days in the Alameda facility and may require travel.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Manage and review key accounting processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Review and support accounting processes related to:

    - Procure-to-pay operations
    - Cash and treasury activity
    - Fixed assets
    - Prepaid expenses
    - Accrued liabilities
    - Intercompany activity and consolidations
    - Equity and stock compensation accounting
  

• Support preparation and review of financial statement support schedules and disclosure tie-outs

• Assist with SEC reporting support activities, including support for Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and related disclosures

• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support implementation, enhancement, enforcement, and ongoing monitoring of SOX controls and compliance processes
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
• Coordinate walkthroughs, testing support, remediation tracking, and control evidence retention
• Help establish scalable internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and public company requirements
• Monitor compliance with delegated authority requirements, approval workflows, and accounting policies

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Perform in-house SOX internal audit activities, including: control testing, documentation review, identification of control gaps, and remediation follow-up
• Evaluate operational and financial process risks and recommend control improvements
• Assist with preparation for external audit and SOX auditor review activities

Cross-Functional Partnership & Education

• Educate and support business partners on accounting guidance, procurement requirements, internal controls, and best practices
• Serve as a resource to operational teams regarding accounting procedures and documentation expectations
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization

External Consultant & Project Management

• Manage and coordinate external consultants and third-party accounting resources, as needed

• Support implementation of new accounting systems, process automation initiatives, and operational improvements

• Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc finance initiatives

• Assist with policy development and accounting process standardization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, consolidations, and public company accounting environments

• Experience supporting or managing SOX compliance and internal controls

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a proactive self-starter with strong ownership mentality and follow-through

• Previous experience with multiple finance and accounting SaaS platforms

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Additional Preferred Experience

• CPA license

• Public company accounting experience

• Experience supporting SEC reporting processes

• Experience performing internal audit or SOX testing activities

• Experience managing external consultants or outsourced accounting resources

• Experience with: NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify

• Experience within biotech, medtech, life sciences, or other regulated industries

• Medical (10 plans to choose from)

• Dental and Vision

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with $500 company contribution

• 401K with Company Safe Harbor Match: 100% /up to 4%

• Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Home Office Stipend

• On-site EV charging

• Commuter benefits

Salary range: $140-180K. Final compensation will be determined on job-related factors such as experience, education, and training.