Sr. Accountant

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 Senior Accountant will play a key operational role within the accounting function, supporting accounts payable operations, general ledger accounting, monthly close activities, SOX compliance initiatives, and ad hoc accounting and process improvement projects. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced public company environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing transactional accounting responsibilities with broader accounting and compliance support. Public company experience is preferred, particularly within biotech, medtech, or other regulated industries. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Procurement Support Facilitate PR/PO requesting, processing and tracking; ensure completeness and accuracy in data entry and required approvals Proactively monitor invoice intake, invoice entry status, and upcoming vendor payment due dates to ensure timely processing and payment Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals Collect and maintain appropriate two-way and three-way match documentation, including: - Purchase orders and/or contracts - Receiving evidence or service confirmation - Vendor invoices and supporting documentation Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing approvals, or receiving issues Support vendor onboarding processes, including collection of W-9/W-8 documentation and vendor setup information Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor communications and ongoing vendor relationship management Assist with payment processing activities and AP reporting, as needed Support procurement and expense policy compliance initiatives General Ledger & Month-End Close Support Prepare and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Perform accounting and reconciliations for: - Cash and bank accounts - Corporate credit cards - Fixed assets and depreciation - Prepaid expenses - Accrued expenses - Intercompany activity Support proper cutoff and accrual procedures at period-end Maintain organized accounting support and audit-ready documentation SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Assist with execution and documentation of certain SOX controls and compliance activities Maintain organized support for internal and external audit requests Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency Help ensure compliance with company accounting policies, delegated authority requirements, and internal control procedures Ad Hoc Projects & Process Improvement Support special accounting projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives Assist with policy development, documentation standardization, and automation efforts Participate in cross-functional projects supporting finance operations and reporting Perform other accounting and operational support duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong communication and follow-up capabilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Previous experience with multiple finance and accounting SaaS platforms Desired Additional Experience Public company accounting experience preferred Experience supporting SOX compliance or audit processes preferred Experience with: - NetSuite - QuickBooks - Bill.com - Gusto - Expensify Experience within biotech, medtech, life sciences, or other regulated industries a plus Key Attributes Hands-on and proactive mindset Strong sense of ownership and accountability Collaborative and team-oriented approach Ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently Comfortable operating in a lean and evolving environment Tech savvy 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: $60-75K. Final compensation will be determined on job-related factors such as experience, education, and training.