Senior FP&A Manager, Element Science
$165-178k
+ Stock Options
In-office Mon/Wed/Fri
3+ days a week in office
Medical device solutions
Be an early applicant
Medical device solutions
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$165-178k
+ Stock Options
In-office Mon/Wed/Fri
3+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To develop solutions that address leading causes of death and hospitalization due to heart disease.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cost accounting, COGS modeling, overhead allocations, and capital planning in a commercial-stage MedTech environment, with a strong understanding of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and CHAP-relevant compliance standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in month-end/year-end close activities and general ledger accounting
- Prior experience in one of the Big 4 audit firms and CPA or ACCA certification is required
- Experience with larger ERP systems such as NetSuite
- Experience with Sunshine Act Compliance preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with various levels of the organization
- Experience in managing audits and tax filing preparation
- Highly detail-oriented, organized and a team player
What the job involves
- We are seeking a results-oriented Senior Manager, FP&A to join our growing team as we enter a critical commercial stage
- Reporting to the VP, Finance & Accounting, this role will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to deliver financial insights, drive operating rigor, and support key strategic decisions
- This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team with a market-ready product and play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success
- If you thrive in high-growth environments and want your work to have measurable impact—we’d love to hear from you
- Business Partnership & Financial Strategy
- Partner with the VP, Finance & Accounting and CEO to drive financial planning processes, including annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning
- Serve as a thought partner to business leaders on headcount planning, capital allocation, and commercial readiness initiatives
- Develop models to support strategic decisions such as pricing, territory expansion, and operational scale-up
- Cost Accounting & Operational Finance
- Own and refine COGS modeling, inventory tracking, and margin analysis across product lines
- Lead direct and indirect labor cost allocation across manufacturing, field operations, and customer support functions
- Support gross margin optimization through cost modeling, vendor analysis, and process efficiency
- Ensure accounting practices align with DME billing and regulatory standards (e.g., CHAP, CMS)
- Forecasting, Reporting & Analytics
- Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting packages to senior leadership
- Responsible for Budget to Actuals variance analysis and deliver explainations with clear business context
- Build and maintain dashboards/KPIs that drive performance and transparency across the company
- Prepare board-level presentations and investor materials
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Clinical, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial teams to ensure integrated financial planning
- Influence operational leaders through data-driven insights and scenario analysis
- Establish scalable processes to support rapid growth and commercial expansion
Our take
Element Science is a medical device company developing wearable solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Through the use of machine learning algorithms, Element Science's wearable devices are able to both detect and treat lethal heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac death.
The company's flagship product - which was funded by Google Ventures and Third Rock Ventures - is a wearable defibrillator called Jewel. In addition to Jewel, Element Science is also developing other wearable solutions, including a wearable patch that has the ability to monitor heart function and detect potential problems before they become life-threathening.
Since its launch in 2012, Element Science has received significant funding from multiple venture capital firms as well as the National Institute of Health. Furthermore, it received prestigious recognition for its innovative technology, most notably being named a 2021 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and in 2024 receiving the European Union’s CE mark certification and Great Britain’s UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA). Making a significant impact in the field of cardiovascular medicine, Element Science is committed to continuing to improve upon its research and development efforts.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2020
$145.6m
SERIES C
Aug 2016
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $183.1m
Company benefits
- Stock Options
- 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
- Paid Holidays
- FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- Employee Assistance Program through PEO
Company HQ
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Uday Kumar
(CEO)Currently Advisor for Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. Previously Board Member at Madorra Inc. Qurious.io and G-Tech Medical, Inc.
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