Who we are: 

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.  

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market. 

Your next role as a Miracle Maker 

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #Miracle Maker to join our Finance team as Director, Financial Reporting. In this role, you will lead technical accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in shaping our financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing financial systems to support our continued growth.

As the Director, you will partner with executive leadership to align financial reporting with business objectives, oversee financial processes, and implement best practices that enhance efficiency and transparency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving financial excellence, we invite you to be a part of our mission to advance life sciences innovation.

How you will make an impact: 

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and evolving accounting standards by developing, implementing, and documenting key policies while overseeing financial reporting, SEC compliance, and SOX regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls, remediate deficiencies, and enhance data processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and authorization of financial information.
• Oversee financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate monthly and year-end reporting while maintaining reconciled balance sheets.
• Draft and review financial statement disclosures, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, consultants, and third-party service providers, coordinating audits and regulatory filings.
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to align financial reporting with business strategy and provide insights for decision-making.
• Lead process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and internal controls.
• Oversee financial systems, ERP optimization, and data security across platforms to ensure efficient reporting and compliance.
• Provide technical accounting expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and complex transactions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Legal) to align reporting with budgeting, forecasting, and revenue contract treatment.
• Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.

 The skills and experience that you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification required.
• 15+ years of experience in finance, with a mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls, and financial due diligence.
• Experience leading financial close processes, external audits, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive process improvements, influence change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $184,000 - $196,000.  In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package.  The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role. 

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker: 

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world. 
• You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans. 
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options. 
• Fertility & family planning assistance. 
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance. 
• Retirement contributions. 
• Holidays & Paid Time Off. 

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/ 

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/  

Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. To help protect you from these scam artists, please be aware that: 

• Maravai LifeSciences will never interview a candidate over RingCentral, similar messaging apps or social media (e.g. Telegram, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc.) 
• Maravai LifeSciences will never send a company check or ask an applicant to pay a fee or purchase at home work/training materials in connection with an application for employment. 
• Maravai LifeSciences will never provide excess money to an applicant and ask the applicant to write a check for repayment. 

 If you have any doubt about a job offer or any other communication purporting to come from Maravai LifeSciences, please reach out to us directly at taops@maravai.com. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you can report this activity at: www.iC3.gov or www.stopfraud.gov.