Director Technical Accounting & Global Revenue

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 general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Director, Technical Accounting & Global Revenue Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, development, and leadership to the technical and revenue accounting teams.
• Serve as the company’s primary technical accounting advisor, on U.S. GAAP for complex, judgmental or non‑routine transactions.
• Perform technical research, prepare well‑supported accounting memos, align stakeholders and support audit readiness.
• Lead technical accounting assessments for ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 326, impairment, and other key areas.
• Partner on M&A, licensing, collaborations and other business development arrangements—identifying accounting implications early and advising on deal structure and close execution.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Commercial, Business Development and Technical Operations to evaluate contract terms, provide guidance on structure of transactions and assess the accounting impacts of proposed business initiatives.
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance (FASB, SEC) and lead company‑wide implementation efforts.
• Support internal reporting, including footnotes and internal MD&A‑related disclosures.
• Support internal controls and strengthen technical accounting‑related processes.
• Lead the revenue accounting team and the revenue close process, including gross to net adjustments and reconciliations
• Partner with Order to Cash (O2C) team on issues including order management, billing, collections, customer credit, and cash application, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Lead the development and maintenance of accounting policies, ensuring alignment with evolving business practices and new accounting standards.
• Drive process excellence in revenue accounting processes, including automation, improved documentation, and strengthened internal controls.
• Lead integration efforts as needed, partnering with Finance Systems, FP&A, and operational teams to align processes, controls, and reporting for a smooth close and compliant revenue recognition.
• Adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Perform other projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
  
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA required (or equivalent international qualification).
• 7- 10 years of revenue recognition experience, ideally in life science
• Expert knowledge of ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements, ASC 326 and ASC 805.
• Proven ability to lead technical research and manage complex transactions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex accounting for business leaders
• Experience leading teams and managing cross‑functional projects.
  
  
  

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.