Senior Manager, SOX

Corcept Therapeutics•Redwood City, CA

3d•$193,770 - $227,880•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases. Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com. The Senior Manager, SOX will support the Director, SOX in managing Corcept's SOX Compliance Program including overseeing SOX 404 compliance, conducting risk assessments, and performing process and system reviews. This is a hybrid role typically requiring on-site presence three days per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of SOX 404, SEC Reporting, and U.S. GAAP
In depth understanding of business processes and financial transaction flows
Strong collaborative skills with proven success working with cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, proactive, quick learner with a desire to improve processes and increase efficiencies
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment
Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis
Ability to prioritize work and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
8+ years of relevant audit and SOX experience in the pharmaceutical/life science industry

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting software (NetSuite, Coupa) and 3PL business model
CPA
Big 4 public accounting or similar experience

Responsibilities

Assist with the annual SOX 404 audit including but not limited to the following: Internal control risk assessment, planning, PBC audit request coordination & collection of PBC items, annual walkthroughs (Test of Design) and SOX controls testing (Test of Operating Effectiveness) for financial processes and in-scope IT applications
Assist with maintaining AuditBoard year-round, including provisioning & deprovisioning access and maintaining the Risk Control Matrix , process narratives and SOX flowcharts
Experience with COSO Framework & assist with mapping to control environment
SOX internal control framework advisor to Finance, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Human Resources and IT management
Manage SOX re-design, documentation and testing for new ERP system implementations and new business process areas
Perform annual segregation of duties analysis and fraud risk assessment
Maintain close working relationships with management to obtain a deep understanding of financial, IT and entity level controls
Provide assistance to internal and external auditors during the SOX audit process, including providing supporting documentation, addressing questions, and ensuring the timely completion of audits
Assist with the review of key control activities during monthly close such as quarterly user access review, key report changes review
Perform third-party vendors SOC-1 report evaluations
Assist with performing and documenting deficiency assessments. Monitoring status of remediations and status of open deficiencies
Identify opportunities for internal control improvements and communicate/monitor recommendations
Assist with preparing quarterly Audit Committee materials
Perform special project work and other procedures as necessary
Develop and maintain technical proficiency and current knowledge of professional standards, including accounting, auditing and financial reporting requirements
Occasional travel on an ad hoc basis may be required