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Senior Accountant,USControllership

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
life insurance, paid time off
United States, California, San Rafael
Sep 10, 2025
Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin. SUMMARY ThisSenior Accountantrole is part of theU.S.Controllershipteam, with a focus on the accounting for the Research and Development function.This role will be reporting to the Director,U.S.Controllership, and be part of a great team who are experienced, motivated, and self-sufficient high performers that values flexibility, excellence, integrity, and work-life balance. We are a global company with teams across the US, EUCAN, ICON, and other regions. This role will be responsible for the U.S. accounting close and operations and will collaborate across different teams and functions of our business. We are a hybrid team to get both personal connections as well as remote flexibility. Tuesday and Thursday are in-office days at the San Rafael campus while Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are remote. To learn more about BioMarin, please visit www.biomarin.com or find information from our publicly available 10-Q or 10-K filing with the S.E.C. with ticker BMRN. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop close partnerships with internal business partners, vendors, and finance teams to advise on accounting and understand business operations. Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare comprehensive contract summary files. Interpret complex contractual transactions and clearly communicate findings in straightforward terms by aligning operating expenses with business partners throughout the company. Perform R&D accounting for pre-clinical, clinical trials, and/or alliance collaboration agreements. Complete month-end close tasks (prepaid/accrual journal entries, templates, reporting, analysis etc) Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Prepare flux analysis and provide commentary to explain what's going on in the business. Review and ensure income statement and balance sheet are accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Complete10-Q and 10-K requests. Supportboth internal and external audits, SOX control compliance. Seek process improvement and efficiencies to drive synergy across different functions. Document and test Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) Perform other ad hoc tasks EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required 5+ years of experience in General LedgerAccounting ExperienceinGL month end close in a deadline-driven environment Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in applying accounting standards. Experience with high volume and complex vendor contracts and transactions STRONG CANDIDATES MAY HAVE - BONUS POINTS: Oracleand/orSAP S4 Hana ERP systems experience Solid understanding of the Record to Report and Source to Pay workstreams Excellent in Excel and data analytics Life science / biotech pharma industry with research and development experience a big plus Publicly traded company accounting experience is a big plus High ownership mindset with collaborative energy and a positive attitude Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills 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. The salary range for this position is: $96,000 to $128,000. BioMarin 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://careers.biomarin.com/benefits. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.