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Halozyme, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Halozyme, Inc. is focused on reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. The Senior Director, Assistant Controller is a key finance leader responsible for core accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and driving financial reporting and process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries and reconciliations ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process, delivering reliable financial reporting timely
Drive optimization of general ledger and financial systems to enhance general ledger efficiencies and conduct periodic risk assessments of accounting processes to identify vulnerabilities
Assist in analyzing financial data to provide insights for management decisions
Identify opportunities and implement solutions to streamline and automate financial processes to drive operating efficiencies and enhance quality of work
Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure adherence to company guidelines and compliance with financial regulations
Contribute to risk management by monitoring financial exposures
Proactively identify and implement control enhancements
Coordinate with internal and external auditors as part of the annual integrated audits
Build, mentor, and train accounting staff to build team capability

Qualification

GAAPFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsERP SystemsCPA LicenseProcess ImprovementsLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

Minimum of a Bachelors' degree in an accredited accounting program with at least 17 years progressive accounting experience and 7+ years in leadership roles (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting and compliance
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Great Plains, Epicor), AP tools (Concur) and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated success in driving automation and process improvements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Preferred

Experience in public company environments; pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences background preferred
CPA license and “Big Four” public accounting experience at manager level or above preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program
401(k) matching
Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement

Company

Halozyme, Inc.

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Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company bringing disruptive solutions to significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.75B
Key Investors
Janssen Biotechargenx
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2022-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $700M

Leadership Team

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Helen Torley
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Cortney Caudill
Chief Operating Officer
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