Partnership Finance Manager

Company: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

-Compensation DescriptionThe base salary range for this position in the selected city is $110,000 - $160,000 annually.The PositionArrowhead is seeking a Partnership Finance Manager to join its Finance & Accounting team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. - Reporting to the Corporate Controller & working closely with the VP of Finance, the Partnership Finance Manager will manage all aspects of partnership/collaboration accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of revenue recognition, and be very detail-oriented, responsive, tech-savvy, and quick to think on their feet. 7+ years of growing responsibility in a finance or accounting role, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, is required. - Responsibilities

• Understand partnership contracts and be responsible for researching and implementing appropriate accounting treatment -
• Work closely with Alliance Management, Accounting, Project Management & Finance teams to track each partnership/collaboration agreement & be seen as the Finance SME
• Own all aspects of budgeting & long-range planning for all partnerships/collaborations
• Communicate timely and frequently with partners and establish monthly/quarterly budget/long-range plan/actual reviews & variance analysis as appropriate
• Participate in deal negotiations as needed & create valuation models for all existing & future deals
• Under the guidance of the Controller, own the various SEC financial disclosures (e.g. 10Q/K) related to partnerships/collaborations
• Validate/review detailed underlying data provided by internal/external parties; generate budgets associated with Research Plans
• Generate monthly/quarterly billings and manage collections; be an integral part of the monthly financial close
• Have a general to advanced understanding of various types of revenue recognition -
• Manage quarterly reviews and annual financial auditsRequirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of financial accounting experience
  • Experience in internal controls over financial reporting, accounting processes, and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Strong organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy, detail orientation, and the ability to produce in tight timelines
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Possess the highest level of integrity
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Excellent team player
  • Self-motivated with an insatiable desire to learn & be challenged
  • The ability for occasional travel between Arrowhead's locations Preferred:
    • CPA Designation is preferred
    • Pharmaceutical or biotech experience preferredPowered by JazzHR

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