Manager, Financial Reporting

What You'll Do Lead execution and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10‑Q, 10‑K) with oversight from the Director of Financial Reporting Own drafting and coordination of financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and supporting schedules Prepare and coordinate ATM filings, proxy filings, and transaction‑related SEC filings (e.g., 8‑Ks) Coordinate XBRL review and Workiva filings Serve as primary execution lead for external audit and quarterly review processes related to financial reporting Technical, Inter-Company, & Tax-Adjacent Accounting Prepare and own technical accounting memoranda for complex and non‑routine transactions Assess accounting implications of significant and/or complex contracts, transactions, and business initiatives Partner with Finance leadership on accounting policy interpretations and conclusions Own intercompany accounting oversight, including management fee calculations and intercompany reconciliations Post and review tax provision‑related journal entries and accounting impacts Support tax‑related disclosures and audit requests Transactions & Strategic Initiatives Serve as the finance execution lead for strategic transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, carve‑outs, and collaborations. Depending on the nature and scope of the transaction, responsibilities may include: Leading transaction accounting scoping and execution by coordinating, reviewing, and project‑managing work performed by external advisors and internal stakeholders Preparing or coordinating pro forma financial statements (Reg S‑X Article 11), where required, including review and integration of external advisor work Supporting carve‑out transactions, which may include standalone financial statements and intercompany disentanglement Coordinating closely with external advisors (audit, valuation, consulting) and internal stakeholders throughout transaction lifecycles Leading post‑close integration accounting activities and measurement period adjustments, as applicable SOX & Internal Controls Lead execution of SOX compliance related to financial reporting and transactions (404(b)), including coordination with third‑party advisors for testing and scoping Own documentation and updates to narratives, risk control matrices, and control evidence, with the objective of reducing reliance on external consultants Coordinate internal and external audit testing and remediation efforts Support the integration of new entities and processes into the SOX framework Partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting team members on reporting, controls, and technical matters Enable the Director of Financial Reporting to focus on higher‑level technical leadership and strategy What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent certification required 6-8+ years of relevant experience, ideally including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) Strong SEC reporting and US GAAP technical accounting experience Direct experience supporting transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, or carve‑outs strongly preferred SOX 404 compliance experience required Biotechnology or life sciences industry experience preferred Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred; experience with Coupa and Workiva a plus Proven ability to manage complex projects and work across functions Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies. The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location for which the job is posted and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors and the salary offered may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location and qualifications (including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience). Our total rewards package that includes: Industry leading vacation and paid time off Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country Zymelife health and wellness benefits Employee Share Purchase Program Employee Equity Program Paid time off to volunteer in your community This role is not eligible for relocation or immigration support. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zymeworks-Inc