Sr Manager, Finance - SSC
Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA
•$157,590 - $203,940•Hybrid
About The Position
Reporting to the RTR Senior Director, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), the Sr Manager, Finance is responsible for General Ledger accounting for one or more entities or RTR process areas within the Global GFS team. The role is located in Foster City, California, and is hybrid eligible. Travel is necessary. The position manages accounting close and financial reporting for assigned markets, ensuring ledger integrity, US GAAP compliance, and adherence to company policies, the Worldwide Controller’s Manual, SOX controls, and applicable laws and regulations. It involves collaborating with global market finance and other stakeholders, supporting audits and acquisitions, monitoring KPIs, contributing to monthly reporting, and driving continuous improvement, automation, and process efficiency.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant experience and a BA or BS degree in accounting, an MBA, or equivalent.
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent accountancy qualification, with a fundamental understanding of operating in a multi-country RTR environment within a multinational corporation.
- Strong technical accounting expertise and ability to review and support complex accounting transactions.
- In-depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures, particularly US GAAP, as well as statutory and tax reporting requirements.
- Experience leading through periods of notable change.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across functions, time zones, and diverse cultures.
- Self-starter with the ability to act on own initiative.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of SOX compliance.
- Ability to interact successfully with non-financial personnel and internal and external auditors.
- Flexible and adaptable, with strong peripheral vision to identify accounting-related matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Copilot.
- Ability to travel.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
- RTR experience in a similar organization.
- Established experience within a multinational company.
- Proven analytical ability and critical-thinking skills.
- Self-driven approach and high levels of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
- Working knowledge and experience of SAP S/4HANA or a similar ERP product.
- Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in a multinational organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly global market finance teams, including FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership, and SOX; establish credibility and influence diverse audiences.
- Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance with the Worldwide Controller’s Manual and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure financial records comply with US GAAP and maintain appropriate internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Manage, prepare, administer, and direct the accounting close and financial reporting process for assigned markets.
- Review and approve month-end close and accounting transactions accurately and on time, including multicurrency transactions; analyze, review, reconcile, and resolve P&L and balance sheet accounts.
- Contribute to the strategic focus and lead key priorities of the RTR GFS team.
- Support acquisitions through accounting work related to in-scope GFS activity.
- Contribute to defining and maintaining key performance indicators and monitoring performance.
- Identify and drive automation, straight-through processing, and efficiency initiatives as part of continuous improvement.
- Work with internal and external auditors and support quarter-end, interim, and year-end audits by providing timely, accurate data and communication.
- Coordinate balance sheet reviews with the relevant Controllership team.
- Support creation and presentation of GFS monthly operations decks to US FP&A teams.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to accounting-aligned SOX compliance, monitoring, and controls for assigned markets.
- Contribute to preparation of monthly flux reporting packs.
- Travel as necessary.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical insurance.
- Company-sponsored dental insurance.
- Company-sponsored vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Benefits package, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
