Senior SOX Compliance Analyst

Maravai LifeSciences
paid time off
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 24, 2025
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 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 Finance and Accountingteam as a Senior SOX Compliance Analyst. As aSenior SOX Compliance Analyst,you willreport to the SOX Compliance Manager and will be responsible forassisting with risk assessments, control design, helping control owners anticipate testing and documentation requirements, collaborating with control owners to address issues raised by auditors, assessing deficiencies and driving remediation. You will be adept at working with multiple stakeholder groups, sometimes with competing interests, and will do well at maintaining engagement and alignment across all groups. You will maintain the risk and control matrix in AuditBoard and manage quarterly certifications using AuditBoard. How you will make an impact: Participate in annual and ongoing SOX scoping to identify changes to key financial statement accounts, business processes, systems, and manual or automated controls. Collaborate with control owners and auditors as needed to design new controls, redesign existing controls and proactively anticipate related testing and documentation requirements. Engage thoughtfully with control owners and auditors to assess and address issues, facilitating mutual agreement on control deficiency assessments. Work closely with control owners and auditors to develop remediation plans and drive progress on those plans. Maintain and update the risk and control matrix and control deficiency tracker in AuditBoard, the company's SOX compliance tool. Manage the quarterly process and control certifications using AuditBoard. Support process and control walkthroughs and testing by scheduling meetings and coordinating auditor requests with control owners. Build rapport with individuals at all levels to promote risk and control awareness. Build strong working relationships with external auditors and with outsourced internal auditors. Perform other functions and duties as required. The skills and experience that you will bring: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent education required. 3+ years of experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and public company experience. Strong SOX compliance experience is highly preferred. Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate questions, assess risks independently and think critically and creatively. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to explain complex topics in simple terms and work collaboratively toward solutions. Confident, exercises good judgment and possesses the energy and personality to thrive in a dynamic, multi-business unit environment, interacting across all levels of management, functions, and business units. Deep understanding of financial reporting risk identification, assessment, and management, with proven ability to evaluate business processes and identify potential financial reporting risks. Strong knowledge of control design and standard testing protocols. CPA and/or CIA preferred. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX. Experience or familiarity with NetSuite and AuditBoard preferred. The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. 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 part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans. We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options. Fertility & family planning assistance. A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance. Retirement contributions. 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 ourBenefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/ To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/ Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice HIRING SCAM ALERT Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. 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