Sr Manager, Finance - Accounting

2070 Gilead Sciences Ireland UC; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC in Cork is seeking a Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting to lead end-to-end accounting for partnership arrangements. You will drive the accuracy of regional and consolidated financials and support cross-functional business partners across Alliance Management, FP&A, Legal and more.

The role requires strong U.S. GAAP/SOX expertise, Big 4 training, and experience in a multinational biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Big 4 trained ACA or equivalent with accounting background.
• Experience in a multinational organization.
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end alliance and collaboration accounting and reporting.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare external filings and management reporting schedules.
• Coordinate audits and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Alliance Management and FP&A.

Skills

Big 4 experience

US GAAP knowledge

SOX knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

ACA/CA qualification

BA/BSc in accounting or international equivalent

Tools

Alliant

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Description Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting – Cork

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.

About Gilead

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we strive to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Our therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, as well as serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

The Position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting to join our team in Cork, working within the broader U.S. Controllership organization. Reporting to the Alliance and Collaborations Director in Cork, this role will work closely with a wide range of cross‑functional business partners to support the accounting, control, and reporting activities of the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the quality and accuracy of information reported in both regional and consolidated financial statements, as well as management reporting packages, through the development of strong collaborative relationships across the business. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional looking to broaden their technical accounting expertise while gaining exposure to complex accounting operations and supporting disclosures included in SEC filings. The role provides significant interaction with cross‑functional teams and multiple levels of management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end alliance and collaboration accounting and reporting process
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities for assigned accounts (e.g. journal entries, account reconciliations, royalty payments, etc.)
• Analyze and prepare and/or review variance explanations
• Prepare and/or review external filing and management reporting schedules
• Review and on-board new collaboration arrangements and manage the accounting for day-to-day collaboration related financial activities, including milestone payments, cost sharing, royalties, and other contractual rights and obligations
• Support contract compliance and interpretation of royalty terms
• Support interpretation of internal policy and US GAAP accounting standards
• Prepare quarter accounting memos
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Alliance Management, FP&A, Corporate Development, Technical Accounting, Legal and various internal/external business partners
• Manage accounting issues on complex collaboration arrangements and communicate effectively and timely
• Coordinate and manage internal/external audits and balance sheet reviews
• Support the preparation and/or review of the budget/forecast
• Lead, execute or support various ad hoc projects/initiatives

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Extensive experience Big 4 trained Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or equivalent qualification BA or BSc degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or equivalent
• Experience with/in multi‑national organization
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred
• Proven technical accounting expertise (e.g., strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX)
• Proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex arrangements and integrate activities
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• A track record of consistent success in different environments preferred
• Proficiency with systems (e.g., Alliant and Oracle/SAP) preferred
• Hands‑on operational experience in collaboration and alliance arrangements preferred

Gilead Core Values

Inclusion Integrity (Doing What’s Right) Teamwork (Working Together) Excellence (Being Your Best) Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life‑threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.