Controller, Accounting, Cost Accountant

Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a Controller for an orthopedic medical device manufacturing company in Dallas, TX.

We are seeking a strong Controller with direct experience in the spine and orthopedic medical device manufacturing industry to lead and strengthen the accounting and financial operations of a growing business. This person should bring deep technical accounting capability, strong manufacturing finance experience, and a clear understanding of the operational realities of companies producing implants, instruments, biologics-related products, or other spine and orthopedic devices.

The ideal candidate has worked inside a spine or ortho medical device manufacturer and understands the complexities of inventory-heavy, operationally demanding, and regulated environments. They should be comfortable overseeing accounting while partnering with operations, supply chain, quality, and executive leadership.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Lead general accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and maintenance of a strong control environment
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, including inventory, standard costing, cost of goods sold, variances, reserves, overhead allocation, and manufacturing close
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, consigned inventory, instrument sets, loaner trays, and field inventory where applicable
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial leadership to improve visibility into gross margin, inventory movement, working capital, and product-line performance
• Support accounting and controls around product lifecycle matters such as obsolescence, slow-moving inventory, scrap, yield issues, and product transitions
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Support external audits and ensure readiness for financial statement audits and other compliance-related reviews
• Help drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in partnership with finance leadership
• Support ERP, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, especially those affecting manufacturing and inventory accuracy
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff as needed
• Provide leadership with clear reporting and insight into margin performance, inventory turns, reserves, and operational efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including meaningful time in a senior accounting or controller-level role
• Direct experience working for a spine and/or orthopedic medical device manufacturer is strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, and cost accounting
• Experience in businesses with physical products, complex inventory flows, and tight operational coordination across manufacturing and the field
• Strong experience with monthly close, financial reporting, audit support, and internal controls
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

• Experience with implants, surgical instruments, procedural kits, consignment inventory, loaner trays, or distributor-heavy inventory models
• Experience supporting companies selling into hospitals, ASCs, or surgeon-driven channels
• Understanding of the accounting implications of field inventory, inventory tracing, returns, sterilization or refurbishment considerations, and product obsolescence
• Experience in an FDA-regulated or highly documented quality environment
• Familiarity with margin analysis by product family, SKU, surgeon, distributor, territory, or channel
• Experience in a growing business where finance processes, controls, and reporting need strengthening
• Exposure to multi-entity, multi-location, or international operations is a plus