Manager, Finance - Accounting

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.

Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close activities for entities within scope. Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP, local statutory requirements and Gilead policies. Review and approve journal entries, accrual calculations, prepayments, reclassifications and supporting documentation. Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items. Review and challenge balance sheet and P&L flux analyses, ensuring key movements are understood and appropriately communicated. Coordinate Balance Sheet Reviews with Controllers and Market Finance stakeholders. Support statutory accounting, audit and financial reporting requirements for assigned entities. Maintain ledger integrity and compliance with the Worldwide Controller's Manual. Build and maintain strong partnerships with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Market Finance, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit and external auditors. Partner with FP&A teams to review accruals, forecasts and actual results throughout the close cycle. Provide accounting guidance and support to business partners and finance colleagues. Influence stakeholders across multiple geographies, cultures and time zones to drive alignment and business outcomes. Facilitate effective communication of financial results, risks and accounting matters to management. Own and maintain a strong internal control environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Ensure accounting processes, controls and documentation are operating effectively and remain audit-ready. Lead remediation efforts where control gaps or process improvement opportunities are identified. Support internal and external audits through timely and accurate provision of documentation, analysis and explanations. Drive continuous enhancement of accounting controls and compliance practices. Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement across the wider finance team. Support effective prioritisation of close, reporting, control and project-related activities within the assigned area of responsibility. Drive process optimisation, standardisation and simplification initiatives across the Record-to-Report process. Champion automation, analytics, AI and other digital finance solutions to improve efficiency, controls and business insight. Contribute to the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and scalability of finance operations. Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience within Accounting, Financial Reporting or