Please read all the way through the job description to learn how to officially apply for this position.
This is an on-site role and interested candidates must be available for an in-person interview in St. Paul, MN by 11/14/25.
Company Description
VitaTek is a medical device development and manufacturing company that brings an “Everything In-House” model to serve as an end-to-end partner in researching, designing, prototyping, developing, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative medical devices.
We help inventors—whether they’re physicians, startup founders, or strategic leaders—develop and bring groundbreaking medical devices to the market, faster.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a Minnesota-based, detail-oriented Finance Manager to own day-to-day accounting and support financial operations across a growing medical device development organization. In this role, you’ll lead core accounting cycles (A/P, A/R, payroll coordination, and GL), manage month-end close, support cash flow forecasting, and partner with operations on inventory and cost accounting. As a fast-growing startup this role will grow and evolve every quarter—you can’t just be comfortable with change, you need to thrive in it.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Finance Manager at VitaTek. As our new Finance Manager you will be responsible for general ledger accuracy, timely closes, vendor and customer billing workflows, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with Operations, R&D, and Leadership to ensure clean books, strong controls, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Own A/P and A/R processes: vendor onboarding, three-way match, bill approvals, customer invoicing, and collections.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile key balance sheet accounts (cash, inventory, prepaid/accruals, fixed assets).
- Lead month-end close and produce timely financial statements and variance analyses in accordance with GAAP.
- Partner with Operations on inventory valuation, standard costs, and COGS; support physical counts and cycle counts.
- Maintain cash flow forecasts; monitor burn, aging, and payment schedules to optimize working capital.
- Coordinate payroll inputs and benefits changes with HR/Operations; post payroll entries and reconcile related accounts.
- Implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; improve processes and automation.
- Support tax prep, audits/reviews, and regulatory/quality documentation (e.g., ISO 13485 cost tracking where applicable).
- Build dashboards/reports in spreadsheets to support leadership decisions and project-level profitability insights.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of progressive accounting experience (medical device or manufacturing preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or pursuit of CPA a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close, and account reconciliation best practices.
- Hands-on experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
- Working knowledge of inventory and cost accounting (standard cost/FIFO, variances, overhead allocation) preferred.
- Detail-obsessed, organized, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Clear communicator who can partner cross-functionally and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
Why Join Us
- Impactful work in a mission-driven company
- Collaborative, diverse, and fast-paced environment
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and PTO + 4 weeks company time off.
How to Officially Apply — please send an email to our VP of Operations at patrick[dot]hodgdon[at]vitatek[dot]io with your resume and a brief example of a complex reconciliation or close you owned end-to-end (what you walked into, what you changed, and the measurable outcome).