Associate Director, Finance (Fixed Term)

Zymeworks Inc.•Vancouver, BC

22h•CA$123,750 - CA$189,750

About The Position

This role is a Fixed Term position for an Associate Director of Finance. The position involves leading and overseeing the financial close process, managing accounting teams, and driving process improvements. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to partner cross-functionally within a fast-paced, evolving environment. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Compensation is benchmarked against leading biotechnology companies and is determined by various factors including location and qualifications. This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support.

Requirements

CPA designation in good standing.
8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience under US GAAP.
Experience leading accounting teams and month-end close processes.
Experience with NetSuite and Coupa.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change and uncertainty, providing clear direction, transparency, and context to team members while maintaining focus on priorities, deliverables, and business objectives.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and external associates.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work through complex accounting topics.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to take ownership of work and operate with minimal supervision.
Ability to review work of others and provide constructive feedback.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Biotech, life sciences, or public company experience is an asset.
Experience with transactions like mergers and divestitures is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, including but not limited to Royalty monetization, G&A, R&D and Clinical accruals, payroll, and other general ledger activities.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting deliverables.
Support quarterly and annual reporting, technical accounting memos, and audit deliverables.
Lead, develop, and mentor members of the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and manage workloads across the team.
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management support.
Act as the primary escalation point for accounting and AP matters.
Oversee Accounts Payable processes and controls.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies, with a focus on timely payment of invoices and stakeholder communication.
Partner with stakeholders to improve procure-to-pay workflows.
Coordinate audit requests and support external audit activities.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
Support SOX readiness and control documentation activities.
Partner with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Procurement, Clinical/R&D Operations, IT, and Legal.
Provide accounting guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.
Support strategic finance and organizational initiatives including but not limited to; mergers /integrations, divestitures and financings.
Lead initiatives focused on scalability, automation, and operational excellence.
Support ERP enhancements, testing, and implementations.
Develop and maintain finance procedures and documentation.