Manager, Financial Operations

Financeroles; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical plans

HSA/FSA options

Fertility & family planning

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Manager, Financial Operations to lead day-to-day payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable operations. You will supervise a multi-state payroll and AP/AR team, ensure SOX-compliant processes, and partner with finance, tax, HR, and treasury to support month-end close.

The role requires strong controls, process improvement, and the ability to manage complex workflows across multiple service providers, while maintaining accurate records and audit-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• 8+ years in accounting operations with progression.
• Experience supervising transaction-processing teams.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax.
• Experience with payroll and financial systems, invoicing, AR/receivables.
• SOX internal controls, audits, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel; strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and judgment in confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for a multi-state workforce using ADP HRIS.
• Supervise payroll, AP, and AR personnel; assign workload and train staff.
• Oversee AP: invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor inquiries, payments, reconciliations.
• Oversee AR: customer setup, invoicing, cash application, aging, collections.
• Review payroll reconciliations, tax filings, W-2s, and retirement contributions.
• Ensure SOX compliance; maintain audit-ready docs and controls.
• Resolve issues with Operations, HR, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury.
• Maintain SOPs; monitor accuracy and implement improvements.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across AR, AP, Payroll operations.
• Drive process improvements and automation while preserving controls.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Multi-state payroll regulations

Payroll tax requirements

AP/AR controls & reconciliations

Payroll & financial systems

SOX internal controls

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Communication & discretion

Leadership of transaction-processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

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 andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together,providingdifferentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years,Maravai’sportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Accounting team as a Manager, Financial Operations.The Manager,Financial Operations oversees day-to-day payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions. This role supervises assigned team members, coordinates with service providers, and ensures execution of established procedures and internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The Manager partners with Commercial, Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other business stakeholders to resolve operational issues, maintain reliable records, and support month-end close. The position implements tactical process improvements and monitors service levels across payroll, AP, and AR.

How you will make an impact:

• Manages recurring payroll processing for a multi-state workforce of 4500+ employees using ADPa third party payroll HRIS system, including wages, bonuses, deductions, benefits, terminations, and leave-related transactions; supports global payroll coordination.
• Supervises and develops assigned payroll, AP, and AR personnel; allocates daily work, reviews results, provides training, and ensures transaction deadlines and service standards are met.
• Oversees AP processing, including invoice review, coding and approval workflows, vendor inquiries, payment preparation, and reconciliation of payable balances in coordination with Accounting and Treasury.
• Oversees AR activities, including customer set-up and credit checks, invoicing, cash application, aging review, collections follow-up, customer account reconciliations, and timely escalation of past-due or disputed balances.
• Reviews payroll reconciliations, payroll tax filings, W-2 reporting, retirement contributions, and payroll-related reporting; supports AP/AR reconciliations and month-end close deliverables.
• Ensures payroll, AP, and AR activities follow applicable regulations, established company policies, approval authorities, and SOX internal controls; maintains audit-ready documentation and supports audits.
• Resolves escalated employee, vendor, and customer transaction issues; coordinates with Operations, HR, Accounting, Tax, Finance, Treasury, and third-party providers to address discrepancies and operational needs.
• Maintains standard operating procedures, monitors transaction accuracy and timeliness, and implements practical workflow improvements.
• Establishes and monitors Key Performance Indicators acrossAR, AP, and Payroll operations.
• Works to improve processes through automation and simplification, while maintaining high quality andSOX controls.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 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, together 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. 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.

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 partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
• Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
• Fertility &family planningassistance.
• A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options, includingpet insurance.
• Retirementcontributions.
• 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/

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