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This position will interface daily with Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (PSC), FP&A, Alliance Management and the G/L and technical accounting teams to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES\nActively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, which includes review or preparation of journal entries, review of balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement, specifically focused on inventory, COGS, in-licensing collaboration accounts, and/or the monthly CMC R&D accruals.\nPerform cost accounting activities including developing and analyzing standard costs, excess & obsolete reserves, scrap analysis, inventory variance reviews, book to perpetual and analysis and reporting of inventory and COGS.\nReview and analysis of the reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including book to perpetual inventory, inventory reserves, in-licensing collaboration accruals, and/or CMC R&D accruals.\nPerform balance sheet and income statement flux analysis with detailed commentary for management reporting, related to cost and inventory accounting, and/or CMC R&D accruals.\nCollaborate with PSC, FP&A, and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of COGS, inventory balances, and/or CMC R&D accruals.\nDrive process improvements in the accounting and reporting of inventory, COGS and in-licensing collaborations, and/or CMC R&D accruals.\nSupport Accounting Operations or other projects and initiatives.\nResponsible for accounting systems or accounting processes.\nOversee external audit requests and PBC items for the quarterly and year-end audits.\nOversee Cost, Inventory, Collaboration, and/or CMC R&D accrual SOX related activities and ensure SOX compliance.\nProvide training to new and existing staff.\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and senior level management.\nPerforms other duties as assigned\nComplies with all policies and standards\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nNo supervisory responsibilities\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES\nEducation\nBS/BA degree in related discipline and 7 years related experience; or,\nMS/MA degree in related discipline and 5 years related experience; or,\nEquivalent combination of education and experience.\nCPA or CPA candidate preferred.\nExperience\nExperience in Auditing, Accounting or Cost Accounting.\nExperience with one of 4 major accounting firms is preferred.\nExperience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nRequired:\nGeneral knowledge of accounting/finance principles and theory.\nProficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.\nStrong analytical and business communication skills.\nStrong attention to details and ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.\nAbility to interact cooperatively and work as a team.\nDemonstrated success in problem solving.\nPreferred:\nSAP software proficiency - highly preferred.\nTravel Requirements\n0% This position does not require travel.\nEnvironmental Requirements:\nPrimarily working indoors in an office environment.\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $120,500 - $171,000 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.If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: .\nWORKING CONDITIONS:\nOur office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.\nDISCLAIMER:\nThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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