Manager, Finance – Alliance And Collaborations Accounting

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Manager, Finance – Alliance and Collaborations Accounting
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.
Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
We're creating a healthier world for all people.
For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer—working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.
Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
Job Description
Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting – Cork
We are based in Cork and work within the broader U.S. Controllership team.
The role reports to the Alliance and Collaborations Director in Cork and will work closely with cross-functional business partners, supporting the accounting, control and reporting activities of the region and contributing to the quality of information reported in regional and consolidated financial statements and other management reporting packages.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand technical experience while gaining exposure to complex accounting operations and disclosures in related sections of SEC filings.
You will develop working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management.
Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end alliance and collaborations accounting and reporting process
Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities for assigned accounts (e.g. journal entries, account reconciliations, royalty payments, etc.)
Analyze and prepare variance explanations
Prepare external filing and management reporting schedules
Manage and coordinate related incoming and outgoing payments
Maintain appropriate internal controls for areas of responsibility
Support the preparation of the budget/forecast
Work closely with cross-functional teams including Alliance Management, FP&A, Corporate Development, Technical Accounting, Legal and various internal/external business partners
Support contract compliance and interpretation of royalty or other financial terms
Assist with various ad hoc projects/initiatives
Qualifications
Extensive experience
Big 4 trained
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent qualification
BA or BSc degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or equivalent
Experience with/in multi-national organization
Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred
Attention to detail, organized and thorough
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
Highly analytical and a resourceful self-starter with excellent research capabilities, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
Clear communicator (written and verbal) and have excellent interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other systems in general is preferred; Data analytics skills is a plus
Proficiency with systems (e.g., Alliant, Oracle/SAP, Hyperion) preferred
Hands-on operational experience in collaboration and alliance arrangements preferred
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What's Right)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates to recruit and employ the most qualified persons available for positions.
All employment actions are administered on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds as defined by applicable laws.
Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Additional information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Location notes: Cork, County Cork, Ireland
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