VP, Assistant Controller

Role Summary

VP, Assistant Controller, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Lead technical accounting advisory, corporate financial reporting, and financial controls, providing U.S. GAAP guidance and external reporting. Oversee the SOX Program Management Office and drive ESG disclosure requirements in collaboration with other functions, serving as a proactive, hands-on business partner to the finance and executive teams. The role is based at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, California.

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 SEC requirements
• Support the presentation of financial data to external analysts and investors, including the quarterly earnings release and related materials
• Lead the external audit, partnering with Ernst & Young to promote an efficient, productive audit of the financial records
• Partner with corporate development and strategy 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

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and CPA (or equivalent)
• Required: Big 4 experience, preferably with a mix of fast-paced public company and/or private industry experience
• Required: 15+ years of leadership/people management experience
• Required: In-depth mastery of US GAAP, SEC, and other financial reporting requirements
• Required: Strong leadership and influence skills with a demonstrated business partnering approach
• Required: Experience and strong skills in developing people and leading diverse teams
• Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong business partnering relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Required: Able to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Required: Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment
• Required: Experience effectively managing external service providers to meet objectives and budgets
• Required: An inquisitive mind and proven track record of continuous improvement
• Preferred: Experience in the life sciences industry is a plus but not required