Senior Accountant — Controllership & Process Improvement

biomarin; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin in San Rafael, CA, is seeking a senior Controllership professional to drive accounting activities across Corporate functions and cross‑functional initiatives. You will own journal entries, reconciliations, SOX controls, and support SEC filings, partnering with leaders to ensure accurate US GAAP reporting and scalable processes.

This hybrid role requires onsite in San Rafael twice a week; you will mentor staff, lead process improvements, and implement automation and AI-enabled tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA or equivalent experience preferred
• SAP or large ERP experience preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry preferred
• Knowledgeable about US GAAP accounting concepts, including prepaids, accruals, and allocations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience working in a team, especially in a guiding and advising capacity
• Strong Excel skills
• Detailed and analytical person who enjoys solving problems and learning new areas,with a mindset for process improvements and automation
• Ability to manage changing priorities and support multiple accounting areas

Responsibilities

• Own and support accounting activities and projects that span multiple functions across the Controllership organization, providing flexible support for evolving business priorities and organizational needs
• Compile and analyze information to prepare journal entries in compliance with US GAAP
• Perform monthly reconciliations on various G&A prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts
• Provide guidance to junior staff accountants in the preparation and review of journal entries and other month-end deliverables
• Partner closely with leaders across Corporate functions to support key business initiatives, evaluate transactions, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with audits, including preparing work papers for the auditors and maintain evidence of SOX controls compliance
• Compile supporting schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings and answer questions as needed from the reporting team
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, AI-enabled solutions, and other technology tools to improve efficiency and strengthen controls
• Support special projects and contribute to evolving U.S. Controllership priorities

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP experience

Job description

BioMarin in San Rafael, CA, is seeking a senior Controllership professional to drive accounting activities across Corporate functions and cross‑functional initiatives. You will own journal entries, reconciliations, SOX controls, and support SEC filings, partnering with leaders to ensure accurate US GAAP reporting and scalable processes.

This hybrid role requires onsite in San Rafael twice a week; you will mentor staff, lead process improvements, and implement automation and AI-enabled tools to