Sr Manager, Finance - Accounting

Senior Manager, Sox Compliance And Controls (Global Accounting, Advisory And Reporting)

The Sox Compliance team is part of the Controllership group at Gilead and is responsible for the Sox internal controls over financial reporting. This is an audit advisory role with cross-functional involvement with U.S. and international finance teams and business partners. Key areas of responsibility include : design of key controls (business processes, interfaces, and IT application controls), identification of audit process improvements, financial reporting risk mitigation, and remediation of control deficiencies.

As part of this unique business structure, the Sox PMO group works closely with external auditors and Gilead Internal audit teams to ensure that the global Sox audit program applies the appropriate audit scope, evaluation of financial risk, development of controls over complex processes and application of best practices. The team is also responsible for facilitating audit process improvement and leveraging the use of technology to drive efficient and effective audits.

The Sox PMO team is currently working on a multi-year global SAP implementation that involves the redesign of key processes, leveraging ERP enhancements, evaluation of sophisticated boundary systems, and building well designed control frameworks. This role offers a very good opportunity for team members to transition from public accounting and gain in-depth knowledge over the biopharmaceutical industry, overall accounting processes, and complex accounting areas.

Key Knowledge And Skills :

Comprehensive knowledge and experience working on Sox audit including :

Assessment of audit risks inherent risk and controls risk

Understanding of appropriate audit evidence and documentation

Materiality assessments

Audit planning and coordination based on risk and complexity

Auditing of complex areas including significant estimates, areas of judgment and controls that use prospective financial information

Evaluating results of the audit and determining if adjustments are required due to changes in business and overall internal / external risk factors

Experience and expertise in working through areas of audit judgment including :

Assessment of potential control deficiencies

Evaluation of aggregation risks

Process stabilization and overall improvement of audit strategy

Experience and expertise in the design and execution of complex management review controls

Design of management review controls and specific attributes

Evaluation of expectations (how are expectations developed and reviewed as part of the control activity)

Experience guiding teams on the level of appropriate evidence required for management review controls and overall level of precision

Consideration when using estimates and forecasts

Audit experience with complex accounting areas including :

Revenue / Gross-to-Net

Treasury and Stock Admin

Pharmaceutical development and manufacturing

Strong technical acumen

Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and overall accounting knowledge

Comfort and experience auditing all core audit areas (significant financial statement line items and SEC reporting disclosures).

Technical experience with SAP environment and controls consideration

Development of segregation of duties rule sets

SAP IT application controls

Design and audit of key reports

Additional Considerations :

Having relevant working experience on internal controls and Sox compliance (strongly prefer external audit experience - including leading complex multi-national audit engagements)

Partnering with the business process owners during design, modification, or streamlining of processes and controls for a more efficient / effective control environment

Ensuring appropriate documentation of internal controls analysis to comply with Sox requirements and / or internal policy

Partnering with and / or becoming the liaison between business process owners and Internal Audit and External Audit during resolution of control findings

Developing and producing reports on Sox related project status, trends, and remediation of deficiencies, as needed

Partnering with IT Sox team to ensure appropriate IT controls design on current and / or future state processes

Maintaining a positive attitude and embracing change learn new technology (SAP, data analytics, and reporting tools)

Being a self-starter that can solve problems independently and works proactively to identify, advocate for and execute improvements

Interest in joining and fun and dynamic team

Educational Requirements, Additional Considerations And Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in business, Finance or Accounting and Eight Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience

CPA with experience working on multinational audits is strongly preferred

Strong planning, project management and analytical skills

Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills

Proficiency in US GAAP and general accounting policies and procedures is required

Proficiency with Microsoft tool (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required

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.