Manager, Accounting
Maravai LifeSciences
September 04, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Lead and manage monthly and quarterly close; ensure timely, accurate GL completion.
- Own and review journal entries (accruals, prepaids).
- Oversee cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting (elimination entries; settlements).
- Review/approve balance sheet account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items timely.
- Maintain/enforce close calendar with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A for variance analysis and GL fluctuation commentary.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare/review financial statement disclosures and internal reporting packages.
- Support SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K), including EPS, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting (documentation/testing support).
- Coordinate with external auditors (quarterly reviews, annual audits; PBC and audit support).
Equity Accounting, Reporting, and Administration
- Own equity plan administration (RSUs, stock options, ESPP; grant processing, vesting, exercises) with external Certified Equity Professional.
- Review equity-related journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures.
- Manage/approve payroll-related equity and stock transactions (tax updates/reconciliations).
- Maintain equity system data integrity (Fidelity).
- Liaison with transfer agent/brokerage partner for issuances, reserves, and reporting.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Manage/coach/develop accounting staff.
- Implement process improvements.
- Support special projects/system implementations/ad-hoc analyses.
Qualifications & Skills
- BS in Accounting/Finance or related; 5–7 years progressive accounting, incl. 2+ years management/supervisory.
- CPA (active or in process) required.
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge (ASC 718 equity accounting).
- Public company experience; SOX and internal controls.
- ERP: NetSuite/SAP/Oracle or comparable; advanced Excel (automation/close tools a plus).
- Equity platform experience (Certent/Equity Edge, Fidelity) preferred.
- SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K) and auditor partnership preferred.
- Strong detail, analytical rigor, organization, communication, integrity, and stakeholder management.
- Lead and manage monthly and quarterly close; ensure timely, accurate GL completion.
- Own and review journal entries (accruals, prepaids).
- Oversee cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting (elimination entries; settlements).
- Review/approve balance sheet account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items timely.
- Maintain/enforce close calendar with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A for variance analysis and GL fluctuation commentary.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare/review financial statement disclosures and internal reporting packages.
- Support SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K), including EPS, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting (documentation/testing support).
- Coordinate with external auditors (quarterly reviews, annual audits; PBC and audit support).
Equity Accounting, Reporting, and Administration
- Own equity plan administration (RSUs, stock options, ESPP; grant processing, vesting, exercises) with external Certified Equity Professional.
- Review equity-related journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures.
- Manage/approve payroll-related equity and stock transactions (tax updates/reconciliations).
- Maintain equity system data integrity (Fidelity).
- Liaison with transfer agent/brokerage partner for issuances, reserves, and reporting.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Manage/coach/develop accounting staff.
- Implement process improvements.
- Support special projects/system implementations/ad-hoc analyses.
Qualifications & Skills
- BS in Accounting/Finance or related; 5–7 years progressive accounting, incl. 2+ years management/supervisory.
- CPA (active or in process) required.
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge (ASC 718 equity accounting).
- Public company experience; SOX and internal controls.
- ERP: NetSuite/SAP/Oracle or comparable; advanced Excel (automation/close tools a plus).
- Equity platform experience (Certent/Equity Edge, Fidelity) preferred.
- SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K) and auditor partnership preferred.
- Strong detail, analytical rigor, organization, communication, integrity, and stakeholder management.