Job Type: Full time
Career CategoryFinanceJob DescriptionHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.Accounting ManagerLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support Cash & Investments functional area. This role will be in Tampa, FL or Thousand Oaks, CA.Analysis and Interpretation – Accounting and Financial ReportsInterpret transactions executed or proposed by business to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including performing research and partnering with Technical Accounting to develop guidance.Manage Investment accounting including Public and Private holdings, new Business Ventures and Cash Equivalents.Analyze financial results and provide explanations to management for the movements of Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statements.Draft footnote disclosures and prepare detailed support for external reporting deliverables (10Q/10K)Business PartneringWork with Finance and Operational teams in performing accounting tasks and monitoring the successful execution of Month End close activities, including but not limited to review of journal entries and account reconciliations.Manage relationships within Finance (Financial Planning, Tax, Purchase to Pay, Treasury, Global Strategic Sourcing), Ventures and Business Development.Provide support for initiatives or projects by providing accounting guidance and identifying risks to internal controls.Internal Controls and Compliance Process supportSupport the documentation and test of controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Certification and other control verification processes. Draft deficiency reports as applicable and drive implementation of remediation actions.Support Internal/External/Tax audits by timely providing backup, explaining transactions, and answering inquiries, as applicable.Understand and interpret Policies and Procedures to provide guidance to stakeholders on proper application of controls.Process Improvement, Automation and Project ManagementCollaborate with process stakeholders to proactively determine and implement continuous improvement opportunities that will enable an efficient and effective accounting close process.Engage in gaining knowledge and deploying Automation and Reporting solutions (e.g. UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Anaplan, Tableau, Alteryx, MS Teams, Smartsheet, Docusign) to reduce transactional work in favor of strategy and analysis.Manage special projects for which Global Accounting representation is required, including company expansion, business acquisitions and divestitures, and financial system implementations.Vendor Services ManagementPartner closely with our External Services vendor (offshore) supporting accounting operations to complete close activities and deliver quality services to Amgen.Engage in regular governance meetings to discuss status of activities, projects, and issue resolution. Monitor Service Level Metrics and manage expectations and deliverables.WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The outstanding professional we seek is a candidate with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degreeOrMaster’s degree and 2 years of Accounting or Finance experienceOrBachelor’s degree and 4 years of Accounting or Finance experienceOrAssociate’s degree and 10 years of Accounting or Finance experienceOrHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of Accounting or Finance experiencePreferred Qualifications:+5 Years of Experience in accounting, audit or financial reportingBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or AccountingProficient in usage of Microsoft Office ApplicationsComprehensive accounting knowledge on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reportingStrong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills and be able to bridge cultural differencesExcellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skillsAbility to work independently, to multi-task, and to establish prioritiesMaster’s in Business Administration (MBA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Project management skillsLeadership skillsExperience with ERP applications (SAP, Oracle, etc.)General knowledge of automation initiativesThriveSome of the vast rewards of working hereAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journeyA diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and actGenerous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on GlassdoorApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. 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