VP, Assistant Controller

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Description Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Erin Burkhart, the Assistant Controller and VP, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (“Assistant Controller”) will be responsible for leading technical advisory, corporate financial reporting, and financial controls organizations. S/he will be in charge of providing technical U.S. GAAP advice, and preparation of external financial reporting. In addition, s/he will oversee the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Program Management Office and will lead or support the development, maintenance, and execution of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements in collaboration with other functions which create and manage the underlying data. S/he will build a reputation as a proactive, passionate, hands-on leader who is a strong business partner to the broad finance leadership team and the executive leadership team. The role will be based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, California.

Requirements

The Vice President, Assistant Controller will bring significant relevant experience (15+ years) with increasing level of scope and leadership responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have solid foundational public accounting (Big 4) and subsequent public company experience, exposure to healthcare is preferred.
S/he must be comfortable operating in a highly dynamic, large-scale, and complex environment with a demonstrated ability to add value to such a business.
This individual will bring a track record for driving process improvement and have strong foundational experience to understand the nuances of a high functioning accounting organization.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and CPA (or equivalent) required
Big 4 experience required, preferably with a mix of fast-paced public company and/or private industry experience
15+ years of leadership/people management experience
In-depth mastery of US GAAP, SEC, and other financial reporting requirements
Strong leadership and influence skills with a demonstrated business partnering approach
Experience and strong skills in developing people and leading diverse teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong business partnering relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Able to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment
Experience effectively managing external service providers to meet objectives and budgets
An inquisitive mind and proven track record of continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience in the life sciences industry is a plus but is not required

Responsibilities

Design, implement and maintain appropriate policies and processes to enable accurate, timely financial reporting that is compliant with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley Act internal controls
Lead the Corporate consolidation of financial results and the preparation and timely filing of SEC financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other
Oversee the SOX Program Management Office and monitor key internal controls to ensure compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures and overall compliance with SEC requirements
Support the presentation of financial data and information that is presented or discussed with external analysts and investors, including the Company’s quarterly earnings release and related materials
Lead the Gilead external audit, partnering with Ernst & Young to promote an efficient, productive audit of the financial records
Partner with corporate development and strategy organizations to develop appropriate business development transactions accounting, including large-scale M&A deals, research and development collaborations, and other strategic investments; prepare Form 8-K filings, including financial statements of acquired companies, as required
Provide strategic business partnering and technical accounting advice to the Regional and Global Controllers and other Finance teams
Oversee the periodic and/or annual assessments of goodwill and intangible assets for potential impairment
Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of appropriate disclosure controls and procedures related to ESG reporting requirements
Manage and develop a high-performing accounting, reporting, and internal controls organization of approximately 25 people to ensure effective operation of the function in executing functional and organizational goals
Lead or support other Controllership, CFO Organizations, or global initiatives and projects