Sr. Manager, Finance – Alliance and Collaborations Accounting

Gilead Sciences; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting, based in Cork, Ireland. This role involves managing accounting processes, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a BA or BSc in accounting, experience in a multi-national organization, and technical accounting expertise in U.S. GAAP. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for project management and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-national organization.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry preferred.
• Proven technical accounting expertise in U.S. GAAP and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end alliance accounting and reporting process.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Support internal policy interpretation and contract compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage projects and timelines

Education

BA or BSc in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Alliant

Oracle/SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Sr. Manager, Finance – Alliance and Collaborations Accounting

Ireland - Cork Finance & Accounting Regular

Senior Manager, Alliance and Collaborations Accounting – Cork

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life‑threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to be based at our location in Cork, working within the broader U.S. Controllership team. The role reports to the Alliance and Collaborations Director in Cork and will work closely with cross‑functional business partners, supporting the accounting, control and reporting activities of the region, driving the quality of the information reported in the regional and consolidated financial statements and other management reporting packages by establishing strong collaborative relationships with the various business partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end alliance and collaboration accounting and reporting process
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and year‑end close activities for assigned accounts (e.g., journal entries, account reconciliations, royalty payments, etc.)
• Analyze and prepare and/or review variance explanations
• Prepare and/or review external filing and management reporting schedules
• Review and on‑board new collaboration arrangements and manage the accounting for day‑to‑day collaboration related financial activities, including milestone payments, cost sharing, royalties, and other contractual rights and obligations
• Support interpretation of internal policy and U.S. GAAP accounting standards
• Support contract compliance and interpretation of royalty terms
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Alliance Management, FP&A, Corporate Development, Technical Accounting, Legal and various internal/external business partners
• Manage accounting issues on complex collaboration arrangements and communicate effectively and timely
• Coordinate and manage internal/external audits and balance sheet reviews
• Support the preparation and/or review of the budget/forecast
• Lead, execute or support various ad hoc projects/initiatives

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• BA or BSc degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or equivalent
• Experience with/in multi‑national organization
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred
• Proven technical accounting expertise (e.g., strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX)
• Proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex arrangements and integrate activities
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to manage projects and timelines
• A track record of consistent success in different environments preferred
• Proficiency with systems (e.g., Alliant, Oracle/SAP, Hyperion) preferred
• Hands‑on operational experience in collaboration and alliance arrangements preferred

Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)