Associate Director, Revenue Accounting

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Associate Director, Revenue Accounting
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical 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.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

Gilead Sciences (Gilead, we or our) is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. Our mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. We are growing a diverse team of professionals and an atmosphere of inclusion across department. We need your unique talents, expertise and background to help millions of people around the world live healthier. Join a close community where every voice is heard - where you can see and measure the results of your contributions. Our values - integrity, inclusion, teamwork, accountability and excellence - are evident in everything we do.You will be an integral member of the U.S. Revenue Accounting team, responsible for proper revenue accounting/maintenance of related company policy/compliance with Corporate SOX requirements and supporting various system implementation and ad hoc projects/initiatives.Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the U.S. revenue accounting close and reporting process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls and company policy and procedures
• Provide leadership, business partnering or decision support on complex revenue related transactions or new product launches
• Monitor regulatory or business changes and address impacts to revenue accounting operations
• Maintain and/or develop policy, procedures or internal control analysis documents leading to effective and efficient financial reporting process and controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to identify continuous improvement opportunities and/or optimize revenue accounting operations
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits and reviews
• Lead/support other company and/or CFO organization initiative and projects

Knowledge, Experience and SkillsImportant skills, capabilities and prior experience requirements include:

• BA/BS degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in revenue accounting, in a commercial stage life sciences company preferred
• Ability to combine business acumen and U.S. GAAP knowledge to provide sound advice to business partners and senior management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with and/or lead cross-functional business partners
• A combination of Big 4 CPA and hands-on operational experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with Oracle or SAP and related analytical applications is a plus

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S. employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

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