Sr. Manager Finance Collaborations Accounting

Sr. Manager Finance Collaborations 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, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.


Sr. Manager Finance - Collaborations Accounting
As a key member of the U.S. Controllership, he/she will work closely with cross-functional business partners, oversee the accounting, control and reporting activities of the region, drive the quality of the information reported in the regional financial statements and other management reporting packages by establishing strong collaborative relationships with the various business partners.


Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end collaboration accounting and reporting process
  
• Support ERP implementation and testing
  
• Review and on-board new collaboration arrangements and manage the accounting for day-to-day collaboration related financial activities, including milestone payments, cost sharing, royalties, and other contractual right and obligations
  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Alliance Management, FP&A, Corporate Development, Technical Accounting, Legal and various internal/external business partners
  
• Manage accounting issues on complex collaboration arrangements and communicate in an effective and timely manner
  
• Support interpretation of internal policy and U.S. GAAP accounting standards
  
• Coordinate and manage internal/external audits and balance sheet reviews
  
• Lead, execute or support various ad hoc projects/initiatives
  

Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Important skills, capabilities and prior experience requirements include:

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or 6 years of experience with a master's degree
  
• CPA strongly preferred
  
• A combination of Big 4 CPA and hands-on operational experience in collaboration and alliance arrangement strongly preferred
  
• Proven technical accounting expertise (e.g., strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX)
  
• Proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex arrangements and integrate activities
  
• Proficiency with systems (e.g., Alliant, Oracle/SAP)
  
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough
  
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
  
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
  
• A track record of consistent success in different environments preferred
  

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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