Manager, Accounting

The role

The Manager, Accounting will lead the general ledger function and the monthly and quarterly close process. This role owns accounting operations including accruals, prepaids, cash, intercompany, and employee compensation while overseeing equity administration.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the monthly and quarterly close process.
• Own and review journal entries for accruals and prepaids.
• Oversee cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
• Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain and enforce close calendar.
• Prepare and review financial statement disclosures and internal financial reporting packages.
• Support SEC reporting including earnings per share calculation, footnotes and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX-compliant internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years in a management or supervisory role
• CPA (active or in process)
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including equity accounting (ASC 718)
• Demonstrated experience in a public company environment, including SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or comparable)
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice to have

• Experience with automation or close management tools
• Experience with equity administration platforms (Certent/Equity Edge, Fidelity, or comparable)
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K) and partnering with external auditors

Benefits

• Potential to be a part owner through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans
• Comprehensive medical plans
• HSA/FSA options
• Fertility & family planning assistance
• Additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Holidays & Paid Time Off

About the company

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. They are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing.