Senior Accountant,USControllership

BioSpace; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in San Rafael is seeking a Senior Accountant for its U.S. Controllership team. The role focuses on accounting for Research and Development functions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have over 5 years of GL accounting experience. The hybrid model includes in-office days and remote work. This position values flexibility, excellence, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Experience in GL month-end close in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in applying accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop close partnerships to advise on accounting and business operations.
• Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment.
• Perform R&D accounting for pre-clinical and clinical trials.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

US GAAP

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Overview

Summary: This Senior Accountant role is part of the U.S. Controllership team, with a focus on the accounting for the Research and Development function. This role reports to the Director, U.S. Controllership, and will be part of a team that is experienced, motivated, and self-sufficient high performers valuing flexibility, excellence, integrity, and work-life balance. We are a hybrid team with in-office days on Tuesday and Thursday at the San Rafael campus and remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

To learn more about BioMarin, please visit www.biomarin.com or review publicly available SEC filings (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K) for ticker BMRN.

Responsibilities

• Develop close partnerships with internal business partners, vendors, and finance teams to advise on accounting and understand business operations.
• Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare comprehensive contract summary files.
• Interpret complex contractual transactions and clearly communicate findings in straightforward terms by aligning operating expenses with business partners throughout the company.
• Perform R&D accounting for pre-clinical, clinical trials, and/or alliance collaboration agreements.
• Complete month-end close tasks (prepaid/accrual journal entries, templates, reporting, analysis, etc.).
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare flux analysis and provide commentary to explain what’s going on in the business.
• Review and ensure income statement and balance sheet are accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Complete 10-Q and 10-K requests.
• Support internal and external audits, and SOX control compliance.
• Seek process improvement and efficiencies to drive synergy across different functions.
• Document and test Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform other ad hoc tasks.

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Experience in GL month-end close in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in applying accounting standards.
• Experience with high volume and complex vendor contracts and transactions.

Strong Candidates May Have – Bonus Points

• Oracle and/or SAP S/4HANA ERP systems experience.
• Solid understanding of the Record to Report and Source to Pay workstreams.
• Excellent in Excel and data analytics.
• Life science / biotech pharma industry with research and development experience is a big plus.
• Publicly traded company accounting experience is a big plus.
• High ownership mindset with collaborative energy and a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills (verbal and written).

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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