Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

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

Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

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.