Sr Manager, Finance - SSC
Gilead Sciences
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Corporate Functions
Reporting to the RTR Senior Director, Global Financial Solutions (GFS), responsible for General Ledger accounting for one or more entities/RTR process areas within the Global GFS team.
Job Duties:
- Develop relationships with global market finance stakeholders (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership, SOX); establish credibility and influence diverse audiences.
- Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance with the Worldwide Controller’s manual and applicable laws/regulations.
- Ensure records comply with US GAAP; maintain internal controls and follow company policies/procedures.
- Manage and direct accounting close and financial reporting for assigned markets.
- Timely, accurate review/approval of month-end close and accounting transactions (including multi-currency), and perform P&L/Balance sheet analysis, reconciliation, and resolution.
- Lead RTR GFS priorities and contribute to KPI definition/maintenance and performance monitoring.
- Support acquisitions through in-scope GFS accounting.
- Drive continuous improvement (automation, straight-through processing, efficiencies).
- Support auditors and provide data/communication for quarter/interim/year-end audits.
- Coordinate Balance Sheet Reviews with Controllership; support monthly operations decks and monthly flux reporting packs.
- Monitor SOX-aligned accounting controls for all assigned markets.
- Ability to travel is necessary.
Knowledge, Experience, Competencies (Requirements/Qualifications):
- Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with multi-country RTR experience understanding general accounting in a multinational environment.
- Strong technical accounting expertise; RTR experience preferred.
- US GAAP knowledge plus statutory and tax reporting knowledge.
- Preferred: CPA or CMA (or equivalent).
- 8+ years relevant experience; BA/BS in accounting (MBA or equivalent a plus).
- SOX compliance experience.
- Proven analytical/critical thinking; self-starter with integrity and teamwork; able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP beneficial; proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot).
- English communication required; multi-functional, multi-time-zone, multi-cultural collaboration.
Application Instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Job Duties:
- Develop relationships with global market finance stakeholders (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Controllership, SOX); establish credibility and influence diverse audiences.
- Maintain ledger integrity and ensure financial compliance with the Worldwide Controller’s manual and applicable laws/regulations.
- Ensure records comply with US GAAP; maintain internal controls and follow company policies/procedures.
- Manage and direct accounting close and financial reporting for assigned markets.
- Timely, accurate review/approval of month-end close and accounting transactions (including multi-currency), and perform P&L/Balance sheet analysis, reconciliation, and resolution.
- Lead RTR GFS priorities and contribute to KPI definition/maintenance and performance monitoring.
- Support acquisitions through in-scope GFS accounting.
- Drive continuous improvement (automation, straight-through processing, efficiencies).
- Support auditors and provide data/communication for quarter/interim/year-end audits.
- Coordinate Balance Sheet Reviews with Controllership; support monthly operations decks and monthly flux reporting packs.
- Monitor SOX-aligned accounting controls for all assigned markets.
- Ability to travel is necessary.
Knowledge, Experience, Competencies (Requirements/Qualifications):
- Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with multi-country RTR experience understanding general accounting in a multinational environment.
- Strong technical accounting expertise; RTR experience preferred.
- US GAAP knowledge plus statutory and tax reporting knowledge.
- Preferred: CPA or CMA (or equivalent).
- 8+ years relevant experience; BA/BS in accounting (MBA or equivalent a plus).
- SOX compliance experience.
- Proven analytical/critical thinking; self-starter with integrity and teamwork; able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP beneficial; proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, Co-pilot).
- English communication required; multi-functional, multi-time-zone, multi-cultural collaboration.
Application Instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.