Technical Accounting Analyst (Inventory)

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

The Technical Accounting Analyst plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting business analysis. Acting as a bridge between Corporate Accounting and Product Operations FP&A, this role ensures inventory and cost accounting processes are efficient, compliant with US GAAP, and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities include performing inventory-related controls, monitoring cycle counts, and analyzing inventory balances to maintain compliance with company policies. This highly visible position interacts frequently with management and collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, and Product Operations teams.

As part of a small, agile finance team, you’ll gain deep exposure to the Company’s operations and have strong opportunities for career growth.  We seek individuals with integrity, accountability, and proactive thinking who are ready to contribute to our mission in robotic-assisted surgery.

Primary Function of Position:

We are looking for someone that can drive strong project management processes within our Finance and Product Operations teams to collect the data needed for decision-making and financial reporting purposes. The Technical Accounting Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and collecting data regarding our inventory and product costing policies. The position will also be responsible for coordinating the inventory cycle count processes, as well as be responsible for analysis and reporting provided to management relating to inventory costing matters.

This is a great role for someone with strong technical skills that would like to get additional exposure into the Company’s product operations, accounting, and finance activities, as well as getting a deep understanding of the Company’s business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform inventory-related controls, including monitoring of the cycle count and physical inventory observation programs, policies, and activities.
• Work with the Technical Accounting team, FP&A, and Product Operations in implementing and monitoring adherence to our Inventory Cycle Count Policy.
• Project management, including preparing presentations and reporting to the Company’s cross-functional inventory leadership team on the adherence and compliance with our Inventory Cycle Count Policies and Controls.
• Support leadership in the Company on the progress of our inventory process.
• Work closely with our global teams to ensure that the right training and processes have been shared with respect to our inventory policies and controls.
• Oversee and monitor the Company’s Cost Accounting Policies and Processes.
• Oversee and assist in the standard costing setting activities, calendar, and deliverables, working closely with our Global Shared Services team.
• Coordinate and analyze the inventory reserve balance, controls, and related activities.
• Ensure that the Company’s accounting policies are appropriately applied to all inventory-related activities and accounts.
• Coordinate and analyze activities relating to inventory matters with the Company’s FP&A organization.
• Provide guidance and be an expert on all U.S. GAAP matters relating to inventory.
• Help drive an efficient and effective process to ensure timely close and reporting of all inventory-related matters by closely coordinating with the Company’s FP&A organization.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics to track accuracy of our inventory and to provide insight into our inventory-related activities for management.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2-3 years of public accounting experience with strong technical accounting skills, including experience working with inventory. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive consensus and conclusions.
• High level of integrity and commitment to excellence.
• Strong analytical skills and high capacity for growth and the ability to change along with the Company.
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA is highly preferred

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.