Accounting Manager

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, Nano Portal™. 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 Accounting Manager will play a critical leadership role within the accounting organization, overseeing key accounting processes, managing close and reporting activities, supporting SOX implementation and compliance initiatives, and driving operational improvements across the finance function.

This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of issues, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives projects and processes forward with limited oversight.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with leadership, external auditors, consultants, and business stakeholders to help build scalable accounting and compliance infrastructure appropriate for a growing public company.

This role requires a minimum of three days in the Alameda facility and may require travel.

• Manage and review key accounting processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review and support accounting processes related to:
  • Procure-to-pay operations
  • Cash and treasury activity
  • Fixed assets
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Accrued liabilities
  • Intercompany activity and consolidations
  • Equity and stock compensation accounting
• Support preparation and review of financial statement support schedules and disclosure tie‑outs
• Assist with SEC reporting support activities, including support for Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and related disclosures
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, organized, and audit‑ready

• Support implementation, enhancement, enforcement, and ongoing monitoring of SOX controls and compliance processes
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
• Coordinate walkthroughs, testing support, remediation tracking, and control evidence retention
• Help establish scalable internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and public company requirements
• Monitor compliance with delegated authority requirements, approval workflows, and accounting policies

• Perform in‑house SOX internal audit activities, including control testing, documentation review, identification of control gaps, and remediation follow‑up
• Evaluate operational and financial process risks and recommend control improvements
• Assist with preparation for external audit and SOX auditor review activities

• Educate and support business partners on accounting guidance, procurement requirements, internal controls, and best practices
• Serve as a resource to operational teams regarding accounting procedures and documentation expectations
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization

• Manage and coordinate external consultants and third‑party accounting resources, as needed
• Support implementation of new accounting systems, process automation initiatives, and operational improvements
• Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad‑hoc finance initiatives
• Assist with policy development and accounting process standardization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month‑end close, consolidations, and public company accounting environments
• Experience supporting or…