Senior Manager, Government Accounting and Compliance

**This position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for a religious belief or a health-related need.**

If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have come to the right place.

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases.  Novavax is currently conducting multiple late-stage clinical trials for NVX-CoV2373, our vaccine candidate against the virus that causes COVID-19, and has recently reported exciting and highly encouraging initial efficacy results.

NanoFlu, our quadrivalent influenza nanoparticle vaccine, met all primary objectives in its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in older adults.

Both candidate vaccines incorporate Novavax proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. Novavax is a leading innovator of recombinant vaccines.

Our proprietary technology platform leverages the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles in order to address urgent global health needs.

Novavax, Inc.

is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Government Accounting and Compliance to join the finance team to support a wide range of government contracting activities related to our vaccine programs.

This role reports to the Director, Government Accounting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists the Director of Government Accounting with company compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), as well as contractual terms and conditions
• Supports the development and modification of accounting/financial policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the accounting/finance, internal control and cost control activities meet overall business objectives and required regulatory standards
• Assists in the development and audit support of incurred cost proposals/submissions and calculation of indirect rates
• Assists with the evaluation of accounting entries for compliance with statute and regulation.

  Interacts with management, analyzes and plans accounting treatments while considering the overall company objectives

• Considers and proposes recommendations about existing and future accounting practices while understanding associated cost impacts
• Provides accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting and/or budgeting support for assigned program(s)/project(s)
• Assists the Director of Government Accounting with supportable company positions for the proper accounting and/or estimating practices in compliance with applicable government regulations
• Assist with accruals for monthly and annual closings and account reconciliations for government balances as required
• Assists with the management of non-governmental grants, as well as grant requirements as required

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• CPA preferred
• 6+ years of progressively complex experience in government contract cost accounting/compliance
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and Agency supplements compliance and contract administration required (CPSR expertise preferred)
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a complete and thorough knowledge of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards
• Must have ability to research and interpret regulatory compliance matters, including FAR, DFARS and Agency supplements, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as team lead on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas
• Must possess strong computer skills
  – MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint and automated accounting systems
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to operate independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must
• Excellent organizational skills required

Novavax is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.

Novavax is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol NVAX and is dedicated to developing novel vaccines to address infectious disease.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.