Assistant Corporate Controller

Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are administered using convenient room temperature-stable tablets that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration.

Vaxart believes that its proprietary pill vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Vaxart's development programs currently include pill vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus and influenza, as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart's first immune-oncology indication. Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its proprietary technology and creations for oral vaccination using adenovirus and dsRNA agonists.

Our mission is the promotion of global health through the development of effective vaccines that can be administered by tablet rather than by injection, providing for the simple and efficient distribution and administration of safe vaccines in any setting.

We are looking for an Assistant Corporate Controller to join our South San Francisco team!

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a very dynamic, highly visible and active role reporting to Vaxart's VP, Corporate Controller. This position will fill a key role within the Finance organization. This individual will lead or be heavily involved in month-end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, quarterly audit requirements for SEC filings, SOX requirements and equity administration.

The Asst. Corporate Controller will serve as the primary technical accounting subject matter expert, interacting cross functionally daily across the company and should be able to communicate complex accounting conclusions to non-accountants. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, critical thinking proficiency, and strong communication skills. The individual must be customer-centric and have the ability to balance the demands of a rapidly growing, complex entrepreneurial environment where ingenuity, rather than precedence, drives how things should be done.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in leading Corporate Accounting Team whose functions include month-end close accounting and internal financial reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of Corporate and consolidated results monthly and quarterly for external reporting preparation
• Evaluate financial and operational process changes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Lead coordination of the Company's external audit including timelines, managing the auditors, and overseeing the completion of the Company's US GAAP based consolidated financial statements
• Serve as an accounting resource for the Corporate Accounting teams
• Support the equity administration process as needed.
• Support Tax requirements with related tax communications as well as quarterly and annual tax reporting needs
• Participate in the continued optimization of the Company's ERP system (NetSuite)
• Develop, coordinate, communicate and enforce financial reporting policies, procedures and controls across the accounting organization
• Collaborate across multiple departments including accounting, strategic finance, operations, legal, business development, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and drive efficiencies
• Drive automation of financial and operational reporting processes.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the VP, Corporate Controller as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Must have an active CPA license.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with progressive experience in accounting leadership in a corporate accounting environment combined with public accounting environment that demonstrates a commanding knowledge in accounting.
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Prior experience within a Big Four or large regional accounting firm required.
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations.
• Ability to simplify complex accounting topics to non-accountants.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls (SOX), industry practices (Biopharmaceutical specific preferred) and the ability to research and document complex accounting and financial topics.
• Ability to think on their feet in meetings and provide real time solutioning and brainstorming.
• Comfortable professionally debating potential solutions and a demonstrated willingness to listen and provide multiple accounting alternatives to address requests.
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and Word.
• NetSuite experience a plus.
• Must be able to work onsite in South San Francisco.

In accordance with California's Pay Transparency law, Vaxart's base salary range for this position is approximately $170,000- $200,000 USD annually. The actual salary for this role will vary based on a variety of factors including education, job-related knowledge, and experience. This range does not include equity, benefits, bonuses, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

Vaxart offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a robust health plan, bonus program, stock options, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition assistance, and work-life balance.

Vaxart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel actions, which include recruiting and hiring, selection for training, promotion, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, discipline, demotion, and layoff or termination. Vaxart does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, family medical history or genetic information, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, military status, or any other basis protected by.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS AND STAFFING AGENCIES: Vaxart, Inc. has an internal recruiting department. Vaxart may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters ('Agency'). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Vaxart employees directly to present candidates. Vaxart's recruiting team or other authorized Vaxart personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers.

To protect the interests of all parties, Vaxart will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Vaxart, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Vaxart mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Vaxart employees, or to Vaxart's resume database will be considered Vaxart property. Vaxart will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Vaxart will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

The Agency must obtain advance written approval from Vaxart's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Vaxart will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place.

Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by an officer of Vaxart or their designee. No other Vaxart employee is authorized to bind Vaxart to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Vaxart hereby specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of a Vaxart officer.