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 use your expertise in accounting and business to contribute to Amgen's vital accounting team.Our Global Accounting team is made up of a diverse and highly skilled group of professionals who are passionate about Amgen’s mission of serving patients. Teams are in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We also have accounting operations supported by our external business partner in India.Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:Analysis and Interpretation – Accounting and Financial ReportsInterpret transactions executed or proposed by the business to apply GAAP, including performing research and partnering with Technical Accounting to develop guidanceAnalyze financial results and provide explanations to management for the movements of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.Draft footnote disclosures and prepare detailed support for external reporting deliverables (10Q/10K).Partner with Commercial, Research & Development, Operations or General & Administrative)Work with Finance and Operational teams in performing accounting tasks and monitoring the successful delivery of Month End close activities, including but not limited to review of journal entries and account reconciliations.Maintain relationships within Finance (Financial Planning, Tax, Purchase to Pay, Treasury, Global Strategic Sourcing).Provide support for initiatives or projects by providing accounting mentorship 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 drives implementation of remediation actionsSupport Internal/External/Tax audits by timely providing backup, explaining transactions, and answering inquiries, as applicableProcess Improvement, Automation, and Project Management including supporting special projects for which Global Accounting representation, including company expansion, business acquisitions, divestitures, and financial system implementationsUnderstand and interpret Policies and Procedures; Collaborate with process partners to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement that will enable an efficient and effective accounting close processEngage 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 analysisVendor Services Management includes partnering closely with our External Services vendors to complete close activities and deliver quality services to AmgenEngage in regular governance meetings to discuss the status of activities, projects, and issue resolution, and monitor Service Level Metrics to drive expectations and deliverablesWinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The accounting professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree, ORMaster’s degree and 2 years of accounting experience, ORBachelor’s degree and 4 years of accounting experience, ORAssociate’s degree and 10 years of accounting experience, ORHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of accounting experiencePreferred Qualifications:Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Finance or Accounting strongly preferredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is a plus+5 Years of Experience in accounting, audit, or financial reportingComprehensive accounting knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reportingLeadership and project management skills are strongly preferredExperience with ERP applications (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and expertise in MS Office Software SuiteGeneral knowledge of automation initiativesStrong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills and ability to bridge cultural differencesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsAbility to work independently, to multi-task, and to establish prioritiesThriveSome 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 now for a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. 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