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Salary: USD 130,000 - 150,000 / annual
Cala Health is a medical device company pioneering non-invasive prescription therapies for chronic diseases, starting with hand tremor treatment (Cala kIQ). The company is expanding its technology platform across neurology, cardiology, and beyond.
As Accounting Manager, you will own core accounting operations and play a strategic role in strengthening financial infrastructure as the company scales. This is a hybrid role (3 days/week on-site in San Mateo) reporting to the Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, managing journal entries, reconciliations, and complex revenue, COGS, and R&D/clinical accruals
• Perform monthly budget variance and quarterly flux analyses; prepare routine and ad hoc accounting schedules for internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as US GAAP subject matter expert; author technical accounting memos and build process flowcharts
• Act as primary contact for external and internal auditors; maintain SOX compliance procedures and manage state sales tax submissions
• Oversee financial systems, assist with ERP implementations, design internal controls, and drive continuous accounting process improvements across the organization
You will work independently with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. This role requires building scalable internal controls and serving as a technical accounting resource as the organization expands.
Requirements:
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in a public company or as an auditor (Big 4 experience a plus)
• Experience with IPO or public company clients strongly recommended
• CPA designation or equivalent certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of US GAAP financial accounting principles
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to apply policies consistently
• Ability to meet deadlines
Preferred: People management experience; ERP systems experience.
