Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Vaxcyte, Inc; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity component

Job summary

Vaxcyte, Inc in San Carlos, California is seeking an Associate Director for SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This role involves the preparation and execution of SEC filings while managing and mentoring a direct report. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a CPA, and a minimum of 10 years' experience, ensuring strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $184,000 - $215,000, and the candidate must be comfortable working onsite three days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or direct SEC reporting.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Support technical accounting assessments for complex transactions.
• Manage and mentor one direct report.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

SEC reporting experience

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning.

Our mission is guided by four enduring core values: - Rethink Convention: We bring creative diversity to every facet of our work. - Aim High: We embody our audacious goal to make the most complex biologics to protect humankind. - Lead With Heart: Everyone leads with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration. - Model Excellence: We demonstrate integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communication and decision making.

Summary

The Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting will serve as a key contributor to the company’s external reporting and technical accounting function. Reporting to the Senior Director, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, the role owns the preparation and execution of SEC filings and technical accounting analyses while managing one direct report.

• SEC Reporting (Hands-On Execution)
  • Own the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
  • Prepare or review primary financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Draft and support MD&A disclosures, focusing on R&D, G&A, stock-based compensation, and other pre-revenue biotech-specific areas
  • Coordinate the quarterly close-to-reporting process across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors
  • Support earnings release tie-outs and disclosure controls
• Technical Accounting
  • Support technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions, including collaboration, licensing, R&D arrangements, equity and equity‑linked financing transactions, and other non‑routine transactions
  • Research new accounting standards and SEC guidance; assess applicability and implementation impact
  • Draft clear, well‑supported technical accounting memos and communicate conclusions to stakeholders
  • Strong experience in ASC 842, including lease identification, classification, and disclosure preparation
• People Management
  • Manage and mentor one direct report, providing coaching, review, and development support
  • Review work products to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines
  • Foster strong execution discipline and continuous improvement within the reporting function
• Process Improvement & Scaling
  • Help design and enhance scalable SEC reporting and technical accounting processes as the company grows
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to incorporate accounting and reporting considerations into business decisions
  • Support SOX and internal control documentation related to SEC reporting and technical accounting as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or direct SEC reporting experience at a public company
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong execution skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to balance deadlines and quality
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week, and more often based on business needs

Compensation

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $184,000 - $215,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non‑California locations may vary.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.