Manager, Accounting Transformation & Integration

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • San Rafael, CA

120d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role within U.S. Controllership leads the implementation of accounting changes arising from business initiatives, strategic transactions, integration activities, and other transformation efforts. The position partners cross-functionally to help ensure accounting processes, controls, and reporting requirements remain effective during organizational change.

The role bridges technical accounting and accounting operations by helping operationalize complex accounting requirements and conclusions within the general ledger and close process. It also supports broader U.S. Controllership objectives through process improvements, operational enhancements, and strategic projects that improve the effectiveness and scalability of the accounting function.

The role is hybrid and requires an onsite presence in San Rafael twice per week; it may not be performed remotely. The description notes that the duties listed are not all-inclusive and that other duties may be assumed or assigned.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience combining operational accounting and technical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and the financial reporting implications of accounting transactions.
• Experience supporting complex accounting matters, including technical accounting, strategic transactions, or other non-routine accounting activities.
• Experience supporting accounting integration activities, process transformations, or other organizational change initiatives.
• Experience working with financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Results-driven, adaptable, flexible, and creative in developing process improvement ideas and practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across functions and organizational levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Hyperion.
• CPA or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison among U.S. Controllership, Technical Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IT, and other stakeholders on complex accounting matters, strategic financial accounting initiatives, and integration activities.
• Translate technical accounting conclusions and support complex or non-routine accounting matters by developing practical accounting processes, controls, reporting requirements, and operational guidance.
• Create and maintain operational procedures, documentation, and metrics to improve consistency, efficiency, scalability, and control compliance across U.S. Controllership.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, using metrics, root cause analysis, and issue remediation where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness within U.S. Controllership.
• Lead accounting and general ledger integration activities, including close readiness, account mapping, accounting data flows, and related accounting processes.
• Support accounting integration and system implementation activities, including process design, testing, system readiness, data validation, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through existing technologies, AI-enabled tools, automation capabilities, and emerging solutions.
• Support the organization's environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager