Who 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.

• Own the monthly closing activities for US and APAC regions, including but not limited to R&D expense recognition and clinical trial accruals; fixed asset and SaaS accounting; operating expense recognition and accruals; accounts payable; and cash management. Additional oversight of statutory reporting and payroll operations in the APAC region.
• Oversight of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses and supporting schedules for SEC reporting and external audit requests.
• Support contract reviews and reviews of other business transactions to determine the correct US GAAP Accounting, including providing proactive guidance to business partners and influencing business decisions.
• Lead team of more than 20 accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Lead process transformation, standardization, and enhancements including acting as a key business partner and influencer in our SAP S/4 HANA implementation.
• Ensure internal controls are operating effectively.

• 15+ years experience in controllership, accounting, reporting and general ledger close, preferably with a combination of Big 4 audit and public company experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERPs (e.g. SAP, Oracle); experience in ERP implementations a plus.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong collaboration skills with an enterprise leadership mentality.

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent

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.

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.