Manager, Accounting

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Job duties include but not limited to: Ensure proper accounting and reporting of fixed assets, cash and prepaids. Manage aspects of the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, variance analysis and report preparation Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies Support in the design and implementation of accounting policies and procedures and controllership initiatives and projects to enhance and automate internal controls over financial reporting Recruit, coach and develop a team of accounting professionals in alignment with organizational strategies Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment Ensure that the requests by the internal/external auditors for the annual audit and quarter reviews are accurately and timely prepared in support of public company requirements Support the SEC reporting process through the review of footnote disclosure schedules prepared by your team Participate in the design and execution of internal controls by updating process narratives, recommending changes to control documentation and maintaining evidence of performance of the control to ensure accurate presentation of financial statements and safeguarding company assets Work with various internal and external business partners, as well as regional teams All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities. Requirements Ability to exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action Ability to execute assignments in the form of objectives with goals Ability to provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, administer company policies that directly affect subordinate employees and recommend changes to unit or sub-unit policies Applies management expertise to set direction and resolve problems in own discipline Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Excel Prior experience in SAP and BlackLine experience a plus Highly detail oriented and organized in work Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Proven track record in driving projects and process improvement initiatives Education and Experience: Typically requires a Bachelor s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, with 1-3 years of Management experience. Bachelor s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or related field CA, CPA and Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred Life science and manufacturing industries accounting experience a plus

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.