COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Sr Manager Product Ops Technical Accounting will serve as a key subject matter expert on complex accounting matters related to inventory, R&D, and cost accounting. This high-impact role will own the accounting policy and related governance to ensure the Company’s operational accounting practices are compliant with U.S. GAAP and aligned with the evolving business needs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings exceptional technical acumen, and has the ability to apply accounting guidance to real-world operations with clarity and precision.
This role partners cross-functionally with teams across Accounting, FP&A, and Product Operations to help new initiatives, evaluate accounting implications, and improve the efficiency of our operational accounting processes. Responsibilities include technical accounting assessments, accounting and business policy implementations, internal controls oversight, and periodic reviews of key account balances. With growing complexity in global operations, this role offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape accounting practices while gaining deep knowledge of the business and our products.
We are looking for top people that can take on additional responsibility as they progress in their career, diversify areas of oversight and we are committed to providing an environment that fosters career growth and development. We look to hire high-quality individuals with integrity, personal accountability, team centered mindset, excellence, and proactive thinking. If you exemplify our values and want to be part of our interesting journey in the world of robotic-assisted surgery, this is the role for you.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 9+ years of public accounting experience with proven technical accounting skills, including experience working with inventory.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive consensus and conclusions.
• Exceptional technical accounting (US GAAP) knowledge and expertise.
• Proven statistical and problem-solving skills and high capacity for growth and the ability to adjust alongside the Company.
• High level of integrity and commitment to excellence.
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• CPA is required
  

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• Owner of accounting policies relating to inventory, COGS, and R&D, and own compliance with the evolving U.S. GAAP standards, including external reporting matters.
• Review analyses related to inventory, COGS, and R&D to identify future risks or evolving business models requiring further evaluation.
• Assess and document the accounting implications of non-routine or proposed transactions, including updates guided by new external reporting requirements.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries and balance-sheet reconciliations for inventory and COGS during month-end close, ensuring accuracy and adherence to our policies.
• Draft technical accounting memos to substantiate judgments on policy application and external disclosures.
• Partner with the Product Operations, Global Operations Accounting, FP&A, Corporate Accounting, Revenue Accounting, and SEC Reporting teams on project analyses to evaluate the accounting impacts of system or process changes.
• Help internal and external audits regarding inventory, COGS, and financial statement presentation.
• Drive inventory and COGS accounting process improvements aimed at standardization, automation, and control enhancements.
• Provide ongoing technical accounting consultation and raise awareness of new external reporting standards and implications to cross-functional colleagues.