Senior Director, Finance – Revenue Accounting
United States - California - Foster CityFinance & AccountingRegularJob Description
Senior Director, Finance – Revenue Accounting
Gilead Sciences (Gilead, we or our) is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. Our mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. We are growing a diverse team of professionals and an atmosphere of inclusion across department. We need your unique talents, expertise and background to help millions of people around the world live healthier. Join a close community where every voice is heard – where you can see and measure the results of your contributions. Our values – integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability and excellence – are evident in everything we do.
Gilead is seeking a dynamic leader to lead its U.S. revenue accounting.
Essential Responsibilities:
Oversee the U.S. revenue accounting close and reporting process
Provide guidance, business partnering or decision support on complex revenue related transactions or new product launches
Monitor regulatory or business changes and address impacts to revenue accounting operations
Maintain and/or develop policy, procedures or internal control analysis documents leading to effective and efficient financial reporting process and controls
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to identify continuous improvement opportunities and/or optimize revenue accounting operations
Lead, manage and/or develop a high-performing team where inclusion and diversity of thought are leveraged for innovation and continuous improvement
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits and reviews
Lead/support other company and/or CFO organization initiative and projects
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Important skills, capabilities and prior experience requirements include:
BA/BS degree and 14+ years of relevant experience. 12+ years of relevant experience with an MS/MA or MBA
Experience in revenue accounting, in a commercial stage life sciences company preferred
Ability to combine business acumen and U.S. GAAP knowledge to provide sound advice to business partners and senior management
People management experience with proven ability to attract, retain and develop team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with and/or lead cross-functional business partners
Results orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
CPA is required with a combination of Big 4 CPA and hands-on operational experience strongly preferred
Experience working with SAP and related analytical applications is a plus