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Sr. Finance Director/Controller, Akura Medical

Shifamed

Shifamed

Accounting & Finance
Los Gatos, CA, USA
USD 200k-225k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 11, 2025
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Position: Sr. Finance Director/Controller, Akura Medical
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Job Id: 607
# of Openings: 1
Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently announced the first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform. Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths. To learn more about Akura Medical, please visit www.akuramed.com.
ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.
Description
Akura Medical is seeking a Sr. Finance Director/Controller to lead its financial operations as it prepares for its initial product launch in 2026. Akura Medical is a medical technology company dedicated to addressing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is powered by proprietary AI-based imaging technology.
Akura is completing its Series C financing (October), which will fund the commercialization of its Katana Thrombectomy System. This role will play a major part of the company transformation, including the transition to audited AICPA-compliant financial statements, and the implementation of a commercial-ready ERP system. This is a full-time on-site position and will require reporting to our offices located in Los Gatos, CA.
Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience
  • Accounting Compliance & Reporting
    • Oversee and transition the company’s accounting processes to be fully AICPA compliant.
    • Lead the initiation and support of annual financial audits, working directly with external auditors.
    • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
    • Prepare all final financial reports including budget-to-actual variance analyses, and investor and Board of Director reporting packages.
    • Assure that accounting policies and company internal controls are IPO-Ready when required.
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis
    • Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate periodic reforecasts in partnership with department heads.
    • Develop and maintain financial models to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
    • Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior leadership regarding trends and performance.
  • Systems & Process Improvement
    • Support the transition of currently outsourced (Shifamed) financial procedures to Akura’s internal operations when needed.
    • Assess current accounting systems and lead the implementation of financial-related modules of the company’s ERP system as needed. This includes supporting the implementation of systems that facilitate the company’s commercialization activities
    • Establish internal controls and best practices to support growth and scalability.
Education & Work Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in a venture-backed environment, including product launch activities.
  • Prior experience in a production environment/cost accounting.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and AICPA standards.
  • Budgeting and forecasting experience.
  • Experience using commercial ERP systems (implementation experience is a plus).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience preparing for or participating in a company IPO or audit readiness is a plus.
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $200,000 - $225,000 + equity + benefits.
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