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.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including market finance teams globally (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership, and SOX).
• Quickly establish credibility and influence diverse audiences.
• Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and applicable laws and regulations.
• Work effectively in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment.
• Ensure financial records comply with US GAAP; maintain appropriate internal controls and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Manage, prepare, administer, and direct the accounting close and financial reporting process for assigned markets.
• Responsible for 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.
• Contribute to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing automation, straight-through processing, and efficiency initiatives.
• Interact successfully with internal and external auditors; support quarter-end, interim, and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data.
• Coordinate balance sheet reviews with the relevant Controllership team.
• Support the creation and presentation of the GFS monthly operations decks to US FP&A teams.
• Ensure adherence and monitoring of accounting aligned to SOX compliance, controls, and processes for all assigned markets.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly flux reporting packs.
• Travel as necessary.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of operating within a multi-country RTR environment in a multinational corporation.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, with the ability to review and support complex accounting transactions.
• RTR experience in a similar organization, with in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures, particularly US GAAP, as well as statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Preferred qualifications: CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 8+ years of relevant experience and a BA or BS degree in accounting; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Experience in a multinational organization is a plus.
• 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; ability to work effectively across multiple functions, time zones, and diverse cultures.
• Self-starter with the 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 internal and external auditors.
• Strong peripheral vision to capture accounting-related matters.
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP S4/Hana or similar ERP product is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot) required.
• Proven analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
• Ability to travel is necessary.
• Commitment to customer service, defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations.
• Skills in process analysis, assessment, and improvement; ability to work in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills; persuasive leader, negotiator, and relationship builder.
• Able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment.
• Able to manage ambiguity in a global, multi-country environment.
• Fluent in English.

Behaviors

• Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to navigate teams through periods of notable change.
• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Curious with learning agility.
• Operationally excellent.
• Organized with a systematic approach to prioritization.
• Process-oriented to achieve business objectives.

Core Values

• Integrity (always doing the right thing).
• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith).
• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability).
• Accountability (taking personal responsibility).
• Inclusion (encouraging diversity).

Pay

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. 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

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.