Associate Director, Accounting

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Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

Vaxcyte is looking for an experienced and collaboration minded Associate Director of Accounting to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for leading general accounting operations of the Company, specifically supervising the areas of the month end close processes, consolidations, balance sheet accounts and accruals and certain other accounting activities to support the growth and scaling of the Company. We are looking for a generalist accountant who has managed the accounting operations of a biotech company and who can define improvements in accounting processes, policies and procedures to help enable the growth of Vaxcyte. Someone who provides excellent leadership and maintains open, collaborative relationships within their team and with key stakeholders in the organization. The ideal candidate, utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making and leads by example. 

Essential Functions:

• Supervising a team of at least two (2) direct reports, primarily leading accounting operations and/or shared services that support the business. These may include, but are not limited to, certain accrual functions, prepaids, grant income, prepaids, fixed assets, lease accounting and other intercompany activities.
• Lead functions under management in identifying, reviewing/verifying, analysis and implementing process improvement opportunities including impact and risk assessments, status reporting and change management.
• Ensure proper reviews and issues are resolved timely, that our processes are compliant with established SOX controls and that we ascertain the accuracy and completeness of the underlying transactions.
• Collaborates well with the extended finance team to ensure adherence to a timely close and reporting process, timely responses to internal/external audit requests and overall execution of team objectives.
• Involvement in special projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations or process improvements, as needed.
• Develop and manage a high functioning, efficient and responsive team.
• Own accruals for certain vendors, including management of accrual, review of open purchase orders and invoices, and review of reconciliations and latest estimate processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, as well as FP&A to understand scope to inform the accrual process and report accurately and timely.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting or equivalent is required; C.P.A and experience at in public accounting, is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience accounting operations with progressive levels of responsibility is required.
• 4+ years of experience supervising, planning and directing the work of multiple direct reports is required.
• Experience in accounting roles with varying degrees of complexity.
• Superior computer skills (Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• NetSuite experience a plus.
• Experience with Netsuite, ADP, SAP Concur and other accounting and reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Public company experience is preferred.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week required; and more often based on business needs. 

Reports to: Director, Accounting

Location: San Carlos, CA

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $183,000 – $194,000

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.