Manager, US Controllership, Accounting Team

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role within U.S. Controllership will be responsible for leading successful implementation of accounting changes arising from business initiatives, strategic transactions, integration related activities and other transformation efforts. The position will partner cross-functionally to help ensure accounting processes, controls, and reporting requirements remain effective throughout periods of organizational change. The role will also serve as a key resource in bridging technical accounting and accounting operations, by helping operationalize complex accounting requirements and conclusions within the general ledger and close process. In addition, the position will support broader U.S. Controllership objectives through process improvement initiatives, operational enhancements, and other strategic projects that improve the effectiveness and scalability of the accounting function.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a combination of 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 a demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across functions and levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between U.S. Controllership, Technical Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IT, and other stakeholders to support 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 that improve consistency, efficiency, scalability, and control compliance across U.S. Controllership.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness within U.S. Controllership, including the use of metrics, root cause analysis, and issue remediation where appropriate.
• Lead integration activities supporting accounting and general ledger integration activities, including close readiness, account mapping, accounting data flows, and other 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 the effective use of existing technologies, AI-enabled tools, automation capabilities, and emerging solutions.

Benefits

• Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

What This Job Offers

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