Senior Manager, Finance Accounting

Senior Manager, Finance Accounting
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description


Gilead Sciences (Gilead, we or our) is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. Our mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. We are growing a diverse team of professionals and an atmosphere of inclusion across department. We need your unique talents, expertise and background to help millions of people around the world live healthier. Join a close community where every voice is heard - where you can see and measure the results of your contributions. Our values - integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability and excellence - are evident in everything we do.

Are you ready for the next opportunity to grow and develop your Finance Accounting career?

This key Senior Manager, Finance - Accounting role provides a unique view into our US commercial activities, with a focus on the accounting implications of our contracting with customers. In this role, you will be an integral member of the U.S. Revenue Accounting team. You will work closely with our commercial and FP&A teams to ensure proper revenue accounting during the quarterly close process, compliance with Corporate SOX requirements and support various system implementation and ad hoc projects/initiatives. This is a critical process for the company, the results of our work impact several functions across the business and has visibility up to the highest levels of leadership in the company.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of revenue accounting activities (e.g., develop, implement, and maintain accounting system, policies and procedures to ensure revenue is recognized and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP) to support the month and quarter end close process
• Collaborate with various business partners to drive the quarterly Gross-to-Net accrual estimation process, a critical process for the business.
• Analyze periodical financial results and conduct ad-hoc variance and trend analysis to gain insight on business activities
• Prepare quarterly reporting schedules for internal and external reporting purposes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
• Develop and implement solutions for continuous process and system improvements
• Support various system implementations and/or ad hoc projects/initiatives as needed

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Important skills, capabilities and prior experience requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree 8+ years of relevant work experience OR Masters' degree 6+ years of relevant work experience
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Hands-on experience in a commercial stage Life Sciences company a strong plus
• Knowledge of key reporting financial systems (Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, etc.) and MS Office
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
• Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence personnel across functions and levels, including Management
• A positive, authentic character who is a natural team player and relationship builder
• A genuine appreciation for diversity and inclusion

The salary range for this position is: $149,600.00 - $193,600.00. 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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