Job Description

Job Description

International Controller

The International Controller reports directly to the VP, Assistant Controller and is responsible for oversight of the accounting, control, and reporting activities of the various International (ex U.S.) Gilead regions, which comprised $7.8 Billion in net product revenues in 2021. The candidate selected will drive the quality of the information reported in the financial statements and other management reporting packages. This includes partnering with finance teams in delivering streamlined, timely and insightful management information, strengthening financial controls across the international regions, and ensuring a strong compliance culture. This role will also lead or support Global or U.S. Controllership process improvement and efficiency projects and will interface with colleagues in FP&A, Commercial, IT, Legal, Alliances Management and other functional areas. This role will be based in the U.S. and travel will be required.

Job duties include:

• Lead, manage, and develop International Controllership (a team of 20 high performing members), fostering an open environment with aligned direction, prioritization, and empowerment
• Provide business partnering and decision support to the Regional Finance Leadership teams
• Oversee the accounting close and reporting process including coordination with the Financial Shared Services Organization and FP&A to ensure an effective and efficient process
• Lead/oversee the accounting for complex arrangements including revenue recognition, alliance and collaboration agreements and the forecasting of assigned sections of the working capital and P&L forecast
• Design, implement and/or maintain appropriate policies and processes to enable accurate and timely financial reporting, which is compliant with US GAAP, SEC and other, regulatory requirements
• Lead/oversee effective internal controls across the international regions and compliance with the Corporate SOX Program requirements
• Oversee coordination and/or management of internal/external audits and balance sheet reviews to ensure they are conducted effectively and efficiently
• Provide leadership to the Country Controllers Network ensuring they receive adequate US GAAP training and policy interpretation support
• Lead the design and execution of credit controls around the globe
• Lead or support other Controllership, CFO Organization, or global initiatives and projects

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPA with 20 years of a mix of public accounting and private industry experience
• In-depth proficiency in US GAAP and financial reporting control requirements
• Strong leadership and influence skills with demonstrated business partnering approach
• Strong people management skills with demonstrated experience attracting, retaining, and developing talent
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects to successful completion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization
• Able to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Experience driving process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Experience in life sciences industry would be a plus, but is not required

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