Director of US Controllership, Accounting Team

Description

Who We Are

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.

SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to provide finance, accounting, and decision support for the US controllership team, including support for the integrations, including ongoing accounting operations of Amicus. This position will help oversee responsibilities related to accounting operations, month-end close, internal controls, and support for internal and external financial reporting. The successful candidate will have leadership experience in a fast-paced public company environment and be a strong business partner and collaborator with excellent communication skills. Candidate must have strong US GAAP accounting skills and previous experience with a combination of Big 4 audit and public company accounting, supervising general ledger close activities, and supporting transformational or process improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the monthly closing activities for the US region; and Amicus-related accounting and integration activities.

• Oversight of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses and supporting schedules for SEC reporting and external audit requests.
• Support contract reviews and reviews of other business transactions to determine the correct US GAAP Accounting, including providing proactive guidance to business partners and influencing business decisions.
• Provide leadership and direction to teams supporting accounting operations, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and consistent delivery of month-end close and reporting objectives.

• Support process transformation, standardization, and enhancements, including acting as a key business partner in SAP S/4 HANA stabilization and Amicus integration activities.

• Ensure internal controls are operating effectively.
• Champion opportunities to improve accounting processes through the effective use of existing technologies, AI-enabled tools, automation capabilities, and emerging solutions.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• 10+ years experience in controllership, accounting, reporting, and general ledger close, preferably with a combination of Big 4 audit and public company experience.

• Expertise in US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERPs (e.g. SAP, Oracle); experience in ERP implementations a plus.

• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in dynamic environments, including through integration, change management, or process transformation activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong collaboration skills with an enterprise leadership mentality.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent

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.

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.