Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting is a key role in the Finance organization to ensure proper accounting treatment of complex transactions. Responsibilities include working closely with Amgen's Business Development group to provide accounting support related to licensing and other M&A transactions. The position will report to the Director, Technical Accounting/Corporate External Reporting and will assist in providing thought leadership and current best practices surrounding technical accounting issues globally.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist Business Development by providing accounting guidance and recommending deal structures on potential licensing agreements, collaborations, equity purchases, and business combinations
• Support Global Accounting Operations, Treasury, Tax and Financial Planning and Analysis functions by providing advice on the accounting treatment for a wide range of transaction types (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, and debt)
• Ensure key stakeholders (including, but not limited to, the Chief Accounting Officer, leadership within Corporate External Reporting and Accounting Operations, and Amgen's independent auditors) are aware of contemplated deals and the potential impact to Amgen
• Collaborate with different business functions and teams to perform accounting due diligence on potential transactions
• Ensure optimization for all contract provisions related to ongoing accounting obligations such as reporting, royalties, audits, etc.
• Account for business combinations under the acquisition method, including the sourcing, review, and management of any related purchase accounting valuation activities
• Monitor, assess, and document the potential impact of new accounting standards and assist with setting Amgen's global accounting policies
• Document conclusions on executed transactions in technical accounting memos

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Accounting experience
OR
Master's degree and 6 years of Accounting experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Accounting experience
OR
Associate's degree and 10 years of Accounting experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Accounting experience
AND
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business;

• Combination of public accounting and financial reporting experience.

• CPA designation

• 4+ years "Big 4" accounting experience is preferred.

• 5+ years of directly related experience in accounting and financial reporting.

• Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Detail oriented

• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to effectively work in a group environment and independently

• Strong written, verbal communication, problem-solving and presentation skills.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Strong project management skills.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.