Sr Manager, Finance - SSC

At Gilead, 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. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.   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.   We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Requirements: 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. 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. Knowledge, experience, competencies: 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