Manager, Financial Operations

Maravai LifeSciences•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Manager, Financial Operations to oversee day-to-day payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) operations. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions; supervises assigned team members; coordinates with service providers; and ensures established procedures and internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, are followed. The manager partners with Commercial, Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues, maintain reliable records, and support month-end close. The position also implements tactical process improvements and monitors service levels across payroll, AP, and AR. The role manages recurring payroll processing for a multi-state workforce of more than 4,500 employees using ADP, supports global payroll coordination, and oversees AP and AR workflows. It reviews reconciliations, payroll tax filings, W-2 reporting, retirement contributions, and payroll-related reporting; supports AP/AR reconciliations and month-end close; maintains audit-ready documentation; and establishes and monitors operational KPIs. The anticipated salary range is $100,000–$120,000. The total compensation package includes company equity, bonus participation, and company-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting operations.
Experience supervising or leading transaction-processing teams and coordinating recurring payroll, AP, and AR deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements, along with AP/AR transaction controls, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles.
Experience with payroll and financial systems, invoice and payment workflows, customer receivables, reporting tools, and discrepancy resolution.
Working knowledge of SOX internal controls, approval procedures, audit support, and month-end close processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Effective communication, discretion with confidential information, and sound operational judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly traded company, international payroll, and shared-services or multi-function finance operations.
Knowledge of equity compensation, taxable fringe benefits, retirement plans, and benefit deductions.
Experience with 401(k) audits, Form 5500, vendor payment controls, and AR aging or collections reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage recurring payroll processing for a multi-state workforce of more than 4,500 employees using ADP, covering wages, bonuses, deductions, benefits, terminations, and leave-related transactions; support global payroll coordination.
Supervise and develop assigned payroll, AP, and AR personnel; allocate daily work, review results, provide training, and ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
Oversee AP processing, including invoice review, coding and approval workflows, vendor inquiries, payment preparation, and payable balance reconciliations with Accounting and Treasury.
Oversee AR activities, including customer setup and credit checks, invoicing, cash application, aging review, collections follow-up, customer account reconciliations, and escalation of past-due or disputed balances.
Review payroll reconciliations, payroll tax filings, W-2 reporting, retirement contributions, and payroll-related reporting; support AP/AR reconciliations and month-end close deliverables.
Ensure payroll, AP, and AR activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, approval authorities, and SOX internal controls; maintain audit-ready documentation and support audits.
Resolve escalated employee, vendor, and customer transaction issues, coordinating with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.
Maintain standard operating procedures, monitor transaction accuracy and timeliness, and implement practical workflow improvements.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators across AR, AP, and payroll operations.
Improve processes through automation and simplification while maintaining quality and SOX controls.
Perform other functions and duties as required.