(CW) Senior Accountant (Corporate Accounting – Fixed Assets & CAPEX)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.•San Rafael, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

BioMarin is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the full lifecycle of Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting. This long term contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment and enjoys partnering with cross functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years focused on fixed assets and/or CAPEX
Strong understanding of US GAAP, including capitalization rules and depreciation methodologies
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
Experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA eligible
Experience in biotech, pharma, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes
Experience with project accounting modules or fixed asset subledger systems

Responsibilities

Manage end to end fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation
Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Perform monthly close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis
Review and validate asset classifications in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
Support internal and external audit requests related to fixed assets
Partner with project managers to monitor capital project spend and ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment
Asset Under Construction (AUC) balances and drive timely project closures
Assist in forecasting depreciation and CAPEX impacts for FP&A and business partners
Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and support continuous process improvements
Perform monthly OPEX purchase order (PO) reviews to ensure accuracy of commitments, proper coding, and alignment with budget expectations
Prepare and analyze OPEX accruals, ensuring completeness and accuracy of period end expense recognition
Partner with budget owners to investigate and explain OPEX variances, providing clear insights into drivers and trends
Monitor open POs and goods/services receipts to validate timing of expense recognition and identify items requiring cleanup or closure
Support monthly OPEX reporting packages, including variance commentary and analysis for FP&A and business partners
Strengthen OPEX-related controls and contribute to process improvements that enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in operating expense management
Maintain strong internal controls over fixed asset and CAPEX processes
Support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation activities
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and improve data integrity
Contribute to system enhancements or ERP projects impacting fixed asset accounting