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Manager, Financial Reporting

Zymeworks Inc. · Bellevue, WA · Yesterday
HybridFull-time

Why Work With Us

The work we do is meaningful and impactful - we care about each other as well as the patients we serve. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

What You'll Do

  • Financial Reporting & SEC

    • Lead execution and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
    • 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
    • Absorb 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
    • Prepare or coordinate pro forma financial statements (Reg S-X Article 11), where required, including review and integration of external advisor work
    • Support carve-out transactions, which may include standalone financial statements and intercompany disentanglement
    • Cook up and maintain relationships with external advisors (audit, valuation, consulting) and internal stakeholders throughout transaction lifecycles
    • Lead 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
    • Partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors
    • 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

    • Industry leading vacation and paid time off
    • Exceptional medical, dental and vision benefits by country
    • Zymelife health and wellness benefits
    • Matching RRSP / 401K / Pension program
    • Employee Share Purchase Program
    • Employee Equity Program
    • Paid time off to volunteer in your community

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