Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences

Sr Director, Finance - FP & A

United States - California - Foster City · Director

Sponsorship not specified$243k-$315kDetected 70 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingFP&AERPPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringGAAPFinancial Reporting

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60Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role85
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level IV · 4×
Level I$99,7151 entry
Level II$132,7252 entries
Level III$165,7553 entries
Level IV$198,7654 entries

This range already reaches Level IV — the maximum four lottery entries.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial Managers (11-3031) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

Employer immigration record

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Green-card follow-through: 71%

Of 38 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 11 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 482 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

34 transfer filings in the last year, covering 34 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.
  • Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
  • This is a site based role at our global headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with IT and Site Operations leadership to evaluate and support investment decisions requiring both Capital and OpEx funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with Controllership to assess and align on accounting treatment for complex and strategic initiatives, including AI programs, new building investments, site closures, and other infrastructure‑related projects.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
  • Provide ad‑hoc financial analyses and project support to executive leadership, supporting critical business decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team. Attract, retain, and develop top talent through effective coaching, performance management, and professional development to meet evolving business needs.
  • Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates ability to align and motivate a team to achieve objectives including financial results, timely and accurate reporting, transparency, and controls.
  • A minimum of 4-6 years of management experience is required, growing teams of a minimum of 6 people.
  • In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required.
  • In depth knowledge of IT, Business Intelligence, Planning and ERP systems is required with proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Nice to have

  • A BS or BA is required, and an MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in bio-tech or pharma is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in high-growth, multi-national organization a plus.

Skills

  • Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a leader is required.
  • an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions are required.
  • The salary range for this position is: $243,100.00 - $314,600.00.
  • Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
  • These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.
  • Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
  • For additional benefits information, visit:
  • https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Compensation

  • $243,100.00 - $314,600.00.
  • Gilead 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.
  • Lead the three‑year strategic planning, annual operating plan, and ongoing forecast processes for IT and Site Operations. Provide actionable, business‑driven insights and scenario analyses to inform leadership decision‑making.

Benefits

  • include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
  • We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Company info

  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
  • Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need.
  • With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
  • Specific Responsibilities & Skills for this Position
  • The Senior Director of Finance will lead a team of approximately nine professionals responsible for financial planning and analysis support for two key functions within the
  • Global IT and Site Operations.
  • This role serves as a trusted strategic partner to the IT Leadership Team, providing financial leadership and guidance on strategic, operational, and business decisions.
  • Reporting to the Vice President, G&A and Corporate Finance, the Senior Director will be a key member of the Corp & GA Finance leadership team.
  • Success in this role requires the ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships across IT, Site Operations, and Finance while influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization.
  • Being here matters.
  • The Senior Director of Finance will lead a team of approximately nine professionals responsible for financial planning and analysis support for two key functions within the CFO organization: Global IT and Site Operations.
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