Manager, Financial Operations

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 equitableculture 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 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 across AR, AP, and Payroll operations.
Works to improve processes through automation and simplification, while maintaining high quality and SOX 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.