Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead external financial reporting and provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions. The role partners with multiple finance and legal teams in a fast-paced public company environment.

The position requires strong SEC reporting expertise, U.S. GAAP knowledge, and leadership in accounting policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in public company financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and earnings releases.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual SEC reporting process and timelines.
• Prepare financial statements, MD&A, and disclosure schedules.
• Ensure compliance with SEC requirements and disclosure regulations.
• Manage XBRL tagging and filing activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Analytical

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

Tools

Workiva

HFM

SAP

Job description

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting to join the Corporate Controllership. This role is responsible for leading the preparation and filing of the Company’s external financial reports and providing technical accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions. The position will help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations and maintain effective controls over financial reporting and disclosures.

The Senior Manager will play a critical role in researching and documenting accounting conclusions, evaluating the impact of new accounting standards and SEC regulations, and supporting the quarterly and annual reporting process. The role will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and external auditors. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge and SEC reporting expertise, project management capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced public company environment.

SEC Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and other SEC filings.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual SEC reporting process, including managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder reviews.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and supporting disclosure schedule
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements and emerging disclosure regulations.
• Manage the disclosure checklist process and ensure completeness and accuracy of SEC filings.
• Coordinate preparation and review of XBRL tagging and filing activities.
• Support the preparation of Audit Committee and executive management reporting materials.
• Benchmark disclosures against peer biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and recommend enhancements as appropriate.

Technical Accounting

• Research, analyze, and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda to support management’s accounting positions.
• Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and SEC regulations
• Support accounting analyses related to business combinations, asset acquisitions, IPR&D assets, licensing and collaboration arrangements, equity compensation, earnings per share, contingent consideration arrangements, and foreign currency and derivative transactions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Company accounting policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting Controls and Compliance

• Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures related to external financial reporting.
• Partner with Internal Audit and SOX teams to support compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of management review controls and reporting processes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Participate in periodic assessments of reporting risks and internal controls.

Audit and External Relationships

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Coordinate audit requests related to SEC filings and financial statement disclosures.
• Facilitate review meetings with internal stakeholders and external auditors throughout the reporting cycle.
• Facilitate timely resolution of audit comments and disclosure review feedback.

Process Improvement and Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the external reporting process.
• Enhance efficiency through automation and optimal utilization of reporting tools, including Workiva and consolidation systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized reporting templates, checklists, and documentation.
• Monitor industry reporting trends and best practices to improve disclosure quality and reporting effectiveness.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to SEC reporting professionals.
• Review work performed by team members and provide technical guidance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives within the Corporate Controllership organization.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and operational business partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public company financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial statement preparation, and disclosure requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combination of Big Four public accounting and industry experience.
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience.
• Experience with Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or equivalent consolidation systems, and SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting business combinations, licensing transactions, and complex technical accounting matters.

Workstyle:

• Strong preference for those that can be onsite twice weekly in San Rafael, CA.
• For interested individuals that live within 100 miles of San Rafael, CA the role reverts to hybrid requiring a twice weekly onsite presence.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The salary range for this position is: $126,400 to $173,800. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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