Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantSaluda Medical is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing treatments for chronic neurological conditions using its novel closed-loop neuromodulation platform. The company's proprietary technology senses and measures neural responses to stimulation and automatically adjusts therapy based on real-time neurophysiological feedback.Saluda Medical's first product, the Evoke® System, is designed to deliver known, consistent, and personalized spinal cord stimulation therapy by objectively measuring neural responses and maintaining therapy within a prescribed therapeutic window. Saluda Medical is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.At Saluda, we challenge boundaries. We innovate and think beyond the conventional. Our focus is to revolutionize the standard of care in neuromodulation to positively impact patient's lives.The Financial Accountant supports the Company's financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities and plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records. This position partners closely with the Accounting team and Controller to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, and internal controls are effectively maintained.What You'll Do:Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and accounting processes within a multi-entity environment.Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance and provide explanations for significant variances.Maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.Identify process improvement opportunities and internal control enhancements, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Support cash reconciliations, banking activities, prepaids, fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll accounting, and accounts payable reconciliations.Assist with external audits, tax compliance activities, and requests from internal and external stakeholders.Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.Identify process/control weaknesses and work independently to find resolutions.Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cash reconciliations and banking transaction support, prepayments, fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll accounting support, and accounts payable reconciliation support.What You'll Bring:2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in Medical Device.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Big 4/Public accounting experience preferred.CPA certification preferred.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.Experience preparing account reconciliations and performing month-end close activities.Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including advanced Excel functions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyGrowth mindset, positive energy and the ability to work well with others.Our Core Values:People – Our first responsibility is to the patients we serve.Integrity – Do the right thingPioneering – Lead Boldly, Change Lives, Disrupt the Status-QuoPerformance – Win together – Deliver with Excellence.Saluda Medical embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We believe people are the source of our inspiration and innovation.