Sr Manager, Finance - SSC

About the role

Reporting to the RTR Senior Director, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the General Ledger accounting for one or more entities/RTR process areas within the Global GFS team.

This role is located in Foster City, CA, hybrid eligible.

Job duties include

The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders, in particular market finance teams globally to include FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership and Sox. Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences.

• Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller's manual and to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment.
• Ensure financial records are compliant with US GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller's manual.
• Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the accounting close and financial reporting process for the markets within their responsibilities.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate review and approval of month-end close and accounting transactions, including multi-currency transactions; P&L and Balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation, and resolution.
• Contribute to the strategic focus and lead key priorities of the RTR GFS team.
• Support acquisitions through accounting focused on in scope GFS activity.
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture by identifying and driving automation, straight through processing and efficiency initiatives.
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication.
• Coordination of Balance Sheet Reviews with the relevant Controllership team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and diverse cultures.
• Support the creation and presentation of the GFS monthly operations decks to US FP&A teams.
• Responsibility for adherence and monitoring of accounting aligned to SOX Compliance, monitoring, and controls for all markets within the GFS.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly flux reporting packs.
• Ability to travel is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience and BA or BS degree in accounting, MBA or equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to review and support complex accounting transactions.
• The person we seek will ideally have RTR experience in a similar organization, with in depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures in particular US GAAP as well as knowledge of statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Preferred qualifications include CPA or CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience leading through periods of notable change.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions, multiple time zones, and diverse cultures.
• Self-starter and ability to act on own initiative.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance
• Established experience preferably within a Multinational Company
• Ability to Interact successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors.
• This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot) required.
• Ability to travel is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP S4/Hana or similar ERP product would be beneficial.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
• Experience in multi-national organization is a plus.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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