We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Aug 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Diabetes Operating Unit & Our Purpose

 
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. We are a nearly $3 billion, USA-based medical technology business. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

For more information, visit us at www.medtronic.com and www.medtronicdiabetes.com .

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

This global, leadership position will be based in Northridge, CA, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. 

The Opportunity

We are a high-growth company at the intersection of MedTech innovation and advanced manufacturing, preparing to complete a strategic IPO split that will position our standalone business for long-term success in the public markets. With global operations spanning R&D, manufacturing, and commercial distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia, our mission is to deliver cutting-edge healthcare solutions with unmatched operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to architect and lead the financial foundation of our soon-to-be-public entity. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will lead the establishment of independent accounting operations, public company financial reporting processes, and global compliance structures necessary for the success of the new organization.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will serve as the top accounting executive, ensuring transparency, integrity, and regulatory compliance while building a world-class accounting organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance, along with operational experience across international manufacturing and supply chains. This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational role in a high-impact business poised for transformative growth.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

IPO & Public Company Readiness

•    Lead all accounting and reporting aspects of the IPO and corporate separation process.
•    Own technical accounting decisions, IPO disclosures, and coordination with auditors, legal, and external advisors.
•    Ensure financial statements, internal controls, and infrastructure meet public company standards from Day 1.
•    Partner with the CFO on S-1 preparation, investor communications, earnings releases, and quarterly reporting.

Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

•    Oversee global accounting operations, including monthly/quarterly close, consolidation, and external reporting.
•    Lead preparation and filing of all SEC documents (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.), ensuring timeliness and compliance.
•    Establish robust accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.
•    Manage financial systems strategy (ERP, chart of accounts) to drive scalability and automation.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

•    Build and maintain a SOX-compliant control environment across the enterprise.
•    Lead relationships with internal and external auditors; manage all audit processes and timelines.
•    Design and enforce policies across accounting, treasury, procurement, and tax.
•    Oversee enterprise risk management in colla