Director, Assistant Controller

Maravai LifeSciences • San Diego, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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 #MiracleMaker to join our accounting team as a Director, Assistant Controller . As a Director, Assistant Controller, you will serve as a critical member and key operational partner of the accounting leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President & Controller, the position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, driving accounting operational excellence, and supporting the Company’s multi-entity global close and consolidation processes. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with deep accounting expertise , outstanding operational execution, and the ability to streamline processes and systems in a fast-paced, public-company environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a blend of public accounting and public-company industry experience.
• CPA required, does not have to be active.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including practical experience with revenue recognition, leases, inventory, and consolidations.
• Direct experience managing month-end close, multi-entity accounting operations, and audit processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and documentation/testing requirements; experience supporting SEC reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite; demonstrated ability to optimize systems and drive automation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and executive teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, improve processes, and thrive in a growth-oriented public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Accounting: Oversee daily accounting operations across AP/AR, GL, fixed assets, inventory/cost accounting, payroll and equity/stock administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Month-End Close & Consolidation: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple business entities; prepare and/or review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements in alignment with public-company standards.
• Internal Controls & SOX Support : Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation activities in partnership with the department leadership.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews; prepare audit schedules, resolve audit queries, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Technical Accounting & Policy Implementation: Assist with researching and applying GAAP guidance for revenue (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), inventory costing, equity, impairment considerations, and other non-routine transactions; support the implementation of updated accounting policies.
• Support SEC Reporting Processes: Partner with team to prepare schedules and analyses for 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings; ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of reported financial data.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and automation of workflows, including optimizing ERP usage, strengthening data integrity, and leading enhancements that increase scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with FP&A, Operations, Legal and IT to ensure alignment of accounting outcomes with business operations, financial planning, and corporate strategy.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, coach and develop accounting staff; foster high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting organization.
• M&A Integration: Support financial due diligence, integration activities, and post-close accounting for acquisitions or strategic investments.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director