Staff Accountant

About Kardion

Kardion is a cardiovascular medical device company developing next-generation mechanical circulatory support technology, with dual headquarters in Irvine, California and Stuttgart, Germany. Every moment matters — our team is building toward a future where circulatory support gives patients and clinicians more time, more options, and more certainty.

Position Summary

Support Kardion's accounting operations and financial reporting with accuracy, discipline, and accountability. The Staff Accountant ensures the integrity of financial data, executes an efficient month-end close, and supports compliance and audit as Kardion scales globally.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements accurately and timely.
• Manage customer billing, collections, and cash applications.
• Reconcile A/P and A/R, and maintain up-to-date vendor and customer records.

Close & Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts for accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end closes, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis within defined timelines.
• Manage consolidation processes and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and ensure completeness of supporting documentation.

Compliance & Audit

• Support GAAP-compliant accounting and adherence to company policies.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors and advisors.
• Manage or support tax filings, including but not limited to federal, state, and local filings.
• Maintain accounting policy and standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation.
• Support implementation and maintenance of SOX control procedures.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Provide detailed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor operating expenses and report budget-to-actual variances.
• Contribute to cost and margin analysis to improve operational efficiency.

ERP System

• Support ERP configuration and data integrity across ERP modules.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience: 3–4 years of progressive corporate finance/accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, technology, or life science industries.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting; hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar); advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and deadline-driven.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in improving processes.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Irvine, California, with a strong on-site presence expected.
• Occasional availability for early starts to overlap with CET time zone.

Why Kardion

• Join a growing cardiovascular medical device company building its U.S. finance function from the ground up.
• Direct exposure to global operations, partnering closely with our Germany-based team.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with real ownership over process and process improvement.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kardion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.