Senior Accountant, US Controllership
Location San Rafael, California Workstyle Hybrid ApplyWho We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
SUMMARY
This Senior Accountant role is part of the U.S. Controllership team, with a focus on the accounting for the Research and Development function. This role will be reporting to the Director, U.S. Controllership, and be part of a great teamwho areexperienced, motivated, and self-sufficient high performersthat values flexibility, excellence, integrity, and work-life balance.
We are a global company with teams across the US, EUCAN, ICON, and other regions. This role will be responsible for the U.S.accountingclose and operations and will collaborate across different teams and functions of our business.
We are a hybrid team to get both personal connections as well as remote flexibility. Tuesday and Thursday are in-office days at the San Rafael campus while Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are remote.
To learn more about BioMarin, please visit www.biomarin.com or find information from our publicly available 10-Q or 10-K filing with the S.E.C. with ticker BMRN.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop close partnerships with internal business partners, vendors, and finance teams to advise on accounting and understand business operations.
- Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare comprehensive contract summary files.
- Interpret complex contractual transactions and clearly communicate findings in straightforward terms by aligning operating expenses with business partners throughout the company.
- PerformR&D accounting for pre-clinical, clinical trials, and/or alliance collaboration agreements.
- Complete month-end close tasks (prepaid/accrual journal entries, templates, reporting,analysisetc)
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare flux analysis and provide commentary to explain what’s going on in the business.
- Review and ensure income statement and balance sheet are accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Complete 10-Q and 10-K requests.
- Support both internal and external audits, SOX control compliance.
- Seek process improvement and efficiencies to drive synergyacross different functions.
- Document and test Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
- Perform other ad hoc tasks
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accountingor financerequired
- 5+ yearsof experience inGeneral Ledger Accounting
- Experience in GL month end closein a deadline-driven environment
- Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in applying accounting standards.
- Experience with high volume and complex vendor contracts and transactions
STRONG CANDIDATES MAY HAVE– BONUS POINTS:
- Oracle and/or SAPS4 Hana ERP systems experience
- Solid understanding of the Record to Report and Source to Pay workstreams
- Excellent in Exceland data analytics
- Life science / biotech pharma industry withresearch and development experiencea big plus
- Publicly traded company accounting experience is a big plus
- High ownership mindset with collaborative energy and a positive attitude
- Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.