Sr. Cost Accountant

Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq: PLSE): Join the Future of Bioelectric Medicine

Pulse Biosciences is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients.  The Company’s proprietary CellFX® nsPFA™ (nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation) technology delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally ablate cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue.

The Company is actively pursuing the development of its CellFX nsPFA technology for use in the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation and percutaneously in a select few other markets where it could have a profound positive impact on healthcare for both patients and providers. Visit pulsebiosciences.com to learn more.

Why Join Us?

At Pulse Biosciences, we are driven by purpose and innovation.

• Our Mission: To build a viable Company that designs, produces, and commercializes nano-pulse technology to improve and extend the lives of patients. To solve the needs of patients, physicians, and healthcare providers with high quality and high reliability products and services, developed in accordance with rigorous scientific, engineering, and clinical standards.  We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, physicians, healthcare providers, shareholders and our Pulse Biosciences team members. 
• Our Culture: A community of creative, forward-thinking individuals tackling challenges with ingenuity and collaboration.
• Our Commitment: Hiring the best and brightest minds to advance our world-class organization.

What You Will Experience: 

• Culture and Purpose - Purposeful and rewarding work collaborating with bright and curious minds brings us together!
• Innovative Environment - An environment that fosters innovation to take products from concept to human use quickly!
• Growth Opportunities - Learning culture focusing on professional and personal growth and development that you can only get in a startup-like environment!
• Comprehensive Benefits - A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options, and 401k retirement savings plan.
• Ownership and Rewards - Stock options awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to share in our success.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule and wellness program, including onsite gym and mindfulness classes.
• Diversity & Inclusion - A commitment to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce. 

About the Role

The Sr. Cost Accountant will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Company’s cost accounting system, including the establishment of standard costs, inventory analysis, variance analysis and other costs that impact both inventory and manufacturing costs. Responsibilities will include defining and maintaining cost accounting systems, reporting and analysis of all manufacturing related costs, understanding and explanation of variables that impact costs and ultimately the gross margin of the Company.

To Make an Impact, You Will:

• Develop and maintain product standard costs including establishing standard labor and overhead rates as well as any other cost allocations.
• Responsible for full cycle cost accounting monthly close process and all activities to ensure accounts are complete and accurate.
• Implement and maintain key policies and procedures.
• Analyze and monitor labor/overhead absorption on a periodic basis and forecast/model future quarterly absorption based on build/production plans.
• Act as liaison & provide on-going support to operations on process improvements, cost saving initiatives, financial reporting accuracy, financial controls etc.
• Manage purchasing, manufacturing and overhead variance research, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate and involvement in S&OP process.
• Collaborate cross functionally with commercial, operations and other functions as needed.
• Prepare monthly inventory account reconciliations, revenue & cost of goods schedules and analysis.
• Prepare requirements for physical inventories, inventory reserves & ensure compliance of the cycle count audit and all physical inventories.
• Support quarterly/annual audits and SOX controls processes relating to Cost and Inventory (walk-through and testing).

To Excel, You Will Bring:

• BS in Accounting or related field required, MS preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing cost accounting/finance experience.
• Experience working in medical device and/or biotech manufacturing is preferred.
• Must possess hands-on functional expertise including working knowledge of cost accounting/control, inventory and production planning.
• Experience supporting operations and other departments.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient knowledge and skill in other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Must be results-oriented, dependable, organized, and service focused.
• Requires occasional weekend and/or evening work, month end close, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, using good judgment, taking initiative to accomplish short and long-range projects, and recommend actions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work as a team member, multi-task and be very flexible to adapt to the ever-changing work priorities and requirements of a dynamic, fast growing company.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds.

Pay Range:

Compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors including location, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. This pay range is specific to Northern California location. Base salary range: $125k - $140k

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

Apply today to join Pulse Biosciences and help us redefine the boundaries of medicine with bioelectric innovation.  To learn more about us, visit our website at www.pulsebiosciences.com.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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