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SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:
The R&D Finance Manager (Accruals) is primarily responsible for the R&D CMC accounting close process. This position will partner extensively with CMC, Accounting, FP&A and other internal business partners to ensure a thorough understanding of our various R&D programs and lead the accurate and timely completion of the R&D CMC accrual during the accounting close. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, have strong analytical and accounting skills, be results-oriented, pay strong attention to detail, and is highly motivated to deliver excellence in their work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and analyze R&D CMC contracts/SOWs/work orders to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
- Liaison between the CMC team and Accounting team regarding the monthly R&D CMC accrual; guide the proper accounting treatment of R&D CMC related transactions
- Manage and prepare the monthly R&D CMC accrual to ensure accurate and timely recording of expenses, prepayments and deposits
- Ensure monthly R&D CMC accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager review
- Review and/or prepare journal entries and related supporting work papers; ensure the work product complies with SOX requirements
- Collaborate with FP&A forecast analyst to ensure R&D CMC forecast properly captures planned accruals
- Work closely with accounting on month-end and quarter-end deliverables, including but not limit to reporting, reconciliations, etc.
- Responsible for monthly R&D CMC accrual flux analysis
- Support quarterly and annual audits
- Ensure compliance with Company policies and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
- Assist in process improvements and system implementations as needed
- Support ad hoc projects as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- No supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
- BS/BA degree in related discipline and seven years of related experience; or,
- MS/MA degree in related discipline and five years of related experience; or,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- A minimum of one year of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience required
- A minimum of one or more years of experience working at a publicly traded company
- Progressive accounting experience required
- ERP systems experience required
Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Ability to build strong cross functional relationships within an organization
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Team player with the ability to work independently, proactively, and effectively under pressure
- Broad business acumen and sound business judgment
- Advanced knowledge of Excel & intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint
- Experience with financial systems - Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SAP - is preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work
- May occasionally be required to work evenings and/or weekends to meet deadlines
- Travel not required
- This position will require 5 days onsite
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $110,000 - $156,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.