Manager, Financial Reporting

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. The Company’s asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the early-stage development of innovative medicines. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver BC, with operations in Bellevue WA, Dublin IRE, and Singapore.

Why Work With Us Nothing is more critical to our success than the quality of our team. 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.

This role can be located in Vancouver, BC or Bellevue, WA and is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

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.

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