Sr Manager, Finance - SSC

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Job Description
 

Job Description:

Reporting to the RTR Senior Director, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting for one or more entities/RTR process areas within the Global GFS team.

This role is located in Foster City, CA, hybrid eligible.

Job duties include:

The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders, in particular market finance teams globally to include FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership and Sox.  Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences.

• Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment.

• Ensure financial records are compliant with US GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller’s manual.
• Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the accounting close and financial reporting process for the markets within their responsibilities.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate review and approval of month-end close and accounting transactions, including multi-currency transactions; P&L and Balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation, and resolution.
• Contribute to the strategic focus and lead key priorities of the RTR GFS team.
• Support acquisitions through accounting focused on in scope GFS activity.
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture by identifying and driving automation, straight through processing and efficiency initiatives.
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication.
• Coordination of Balance Sheet Reviews with the relevant Controllership team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and diverse cultures.
• Support the creation and presentation of the GFS monthly operations decks to US FP&A teams.
• Responsibility for adherence and monitoring of accounting aligned to SOX Compliance, monitoring, and controls for all markets within the GFS.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly flux reporting packs.
• Ability to travel is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience and BA or BS degree in accounting, MBA or equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.  
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to review and support complex accounting transactions.

•  The person we seek will ideally have RTR experience in a similar organization, with in depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures in particular US GAAP as well as knowledge of statutory and tax reporting requirements.
  
• Preferred qualifications include CPA or CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience leading through periods of notable change.
  
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions, multiple time zones, and diverse cultures.
• Self-starter and ability to act on own initiative.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance

• Established experience preferably within a Multinational Company
• Ability to Interact successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors.
• This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot) required.
• Ability to travel is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP S4/Hana or similar ERP product would be beneficial.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
• Experience in multi-national organization is a plus.

 

The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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