AVP External Financial Reporting

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Santa Clara, CA
In-Office
211K-329K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The AVP External Financial Reporting oversees Agilent's compliance and financial reporting, managing a team, ensuring proper accounting under US GAAP, and collaborating cross-functionally on transactions and policies.
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Job Description

The EFR Organization is part of the Financial Reporting & Compliance (FRC) team under the Corporate Controllership and is primarily responsible for consolidating and external reporting of Agilent results in compliance with SEC and the accounting for US GAAP requirements.

The AVP is accountable for Agilent’s financial compliance and fiduciary oversight, the integrity of financial statements (B/S, income statements and cash flow) under US GAAP accounting principles, external financial reporting, representation and filings.

The AVP manages a team of 6 employees. In addition, there is an indirect team in the India HUB in Manesar.

The AVP EFR (External Financial Reporting) is accountable for:

  • External reporting, consolidation of Agilent results and accounting policies

  • Accountable for M&A due diligence and purchase price accounting

  • Work cross-functionally with GIO (Legal, the global finance hub teams, Business finance, SCD, HR and Tax as well as Treasury) on contemplated business transactions to ensure relevant accounting and country issues are identified, debated, resolved, and appropriately documented in high quality technical accounting memos (Transactions have included acquisitions, divestitures, hedging, cash repatriations, software capitalization, leases, legal settlements, debt offerings, etc.)

  • Research new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the Company’s financial statements

  • Accountable for the External Reporting with technical reviews of all SEC filings

  • Ensure that Non‑GAAP disclosures, quarterly financial press releases, and investor conference‑call scripts fully comply with SEC reporting standards, reducing legal and regulatory risk for Agilent 

  • Liaison with our external US GAAP and Consolidated results auditors, PwC

  • Contribute to the development of Company-wide accounting and finance policies, including the revision of existing policies and creation of new policies as new accounting standards are adopted

  • Leads and implement special projects, or partner with cross-functional teams as needed (i.e. lease accounting implementation)

  • Lead the team who manages the Companies’ actual cash flow and forecast the cash flow which will be reported to the corporate controller and the CFO for strategic cash flow planning

  • Manages the process for accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of the Burden Rate expenses

  • Manages the process of the accounting and reporting of the global material DB pension plans, including approving assumptions and taking initiatives to support the Companies strategy for the maintenance for the material DB pension plans

Qualifications
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with a proven track record of leading complex reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities. Brings strong familiarity with Agilent’s financial systems, processes, and global operational environment

  • CPA certification required

  • Audit experience with a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is desired demonstrating a foundation in audit rigor, controls, and high‑quality financial reporting

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities with the capability to navigate complex accounting issues and deliver sound, timely judgments

    Required skills and competencies:

    Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Ability to guide and support senior executives

    Compliance: Drive to deliver results and excellent, balanced and pragmatic judgment

    Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people and cultures
    Change: Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and continuously push for smart compliance
    Collaboration: Able to partner and/or influence multiple internal and external stakeholders, including Treasury, Tax, WPS, and HR

    The position is in Santa Clara, California and requires flexible work hours to support our international organizational structure.

    Additional Details

    This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 11, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

    The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $210,528.00 - $328,950.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Finance
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    The Company
    HQ: Santa Clara, CA
    17,369 Employees
    Year Founded: 1999

    What We Do

    Analytical scientists and clinical researchers worldwide rely on Agilent to help fulfill their most complex laboratory demands. Our instruments, software, services and consumables address the full range of scientific and laboratory management needs—so our customers can do what they do best: improve the world around us.

    Whether a laboratory is engaged in environmental testing, academic research, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals or food testing, Agilent provides laboratory solutions to meet their full spectrum of needs. We work closely with customers to help address global trends that impact human health and the environment, and to anticipate future scientific needs. Our solutions improve the efficiency of the entire laboratory, from sample prep to data interpretation and management.

    Customers trust Agilent for solutions that enable insights...for a better world.

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