Manager, SOX Compliance and Controls (Global Accounting, Advisory and Reporting)

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Job Description Specific Responsibilities The SOX Compliance team is part of the Controllership group at Gilead and is responsible for the SOX internal controls over financial reporting.
This is an audit advisory role with cross-functional involvement with U.
S.
and international finance teams and business partners.
Key area of responsibility include: design of key controls (business processes, interfaces, and IT application controls), identification of audit process improvements, financial reporting risk mitigation, and remediation of control deficiencies.
As part of this unique business structure, the SOX PMO group works closely with external auditors and Gilead Internal audit teams to ensure that the global SOX audit program applies the appropriate audit scope, evaluation of financial risk, development of controls over complex processes and application of best practices.
The team is also responsible for facilitating audit process improvement and leveraging the use of technology to drive efficient and effective audits.
The SOX PMO team is currently working on a multi-year global SAP implementation that involves the redesign of key processes, leveraging ERP enhancements, evaluation of sophisticated boundary systems, and building well designed control frameworks.
This role offers a very good opportunity for team members to transition from public accounting and gain in-depth knowledge over the biopharmaceutical industry, overall accounting processes, and complex accounting areas.
We foster a strong and collaborative learning environment and are looking for candidates that are interested in developing their knowledge of SAP implementations and working through complex projects.
Each day is different and interesting as team members work through various projects and accounting areas of focus.
Essential Duties and Job Functions Keys to succeed in this role include: Having relevant working experience on internal controls and SOX compliance Partnering with the business process owners during design, modification, or streamlining of processes and controls for a more efficient/effective control environment Ensuring appropriate documentation of internal controls analysis to comply with SOX requirements and/or internal policy.
Partnering with and/or becoming the liaison between business process owners and Internal Audit and External Audit during resolution of control findings Developing and producing reports on SOX related project status, trends, and remediation of deficiencies, as needed Partnering with IT SOX team to ensure appropriate IT controls design on current and/or future state processes.
Maintaining a positive attitude and embracing change - learn new technology (SAP, data analytics, and reporting tools) Being a self-starter that can solve problems independently and works proactively to identify, advocate for, and execute improvements.
Interest in joining and fun and dynamic team Desire to learn on a daily basis.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills A BS or BA in business, Finance or Accounting is required.
6+ years of relevant experience, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
4+ years of relevant experience with an MBA/MS or MA.
An active CPA is required.
Big 4 public accounting firm is strongly preferred.
Experience in designing, monitoring, or evaluating internal controls and SOX compliance programs for a multinational organization.
Strong planning, project management and analytical skills Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Proficiency in US GAAP and general accounting policies and procedures is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft tool (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
The salary range for this position is: $133,280.
00 - $172,480.
00.
Gilead 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*.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.
gilead.
com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing * Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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