Sox Compliance Manager

BridgeBio Pharma•San Francisco, CA

5h•$135,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The SOX Manager reports to and works under the guidance of the Senior Director, SOX Compliance, supporting day-to-day activities within BridgeBio’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. This hands-on role independently executes assigned workstreams, exercises sound judgment, and seeks guidance or escalates significant matters as appropriate. The role partners with Accounting, IT, and business process owners to evaluate internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The ideal candidate has both Big 4 public accounting and public-company industry experience, preferably in life sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Strong knowledge of SOX Section 404, the COSO internal control framework, financial processes, and US GAAP, with the ability to apply this knowledge to control design, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
5–7 years of combined Big 4 public accounting and public-company industry experience.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment while recognizing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.

Nice To Haves

Life sciences industry experience.
Experience with SOX management platforms such as Workiva and enterprise systems such as SAP, Coupa, or Workday.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Director, SOX Compliance, with the annual SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting; independently manage assigned activities while seeking guidance on complex or significant matters.
Develop and maintain an understanding of the company’s business operations, financial processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
Identify gaps and recommend practical process improvements.
Coordinate assigned testing with the co-sourced internal audit team and external auditors; review test plans and workpapers for alignment with documented processes, identified risks, and control objectives, escalating significant questions or issues as appropriate.
Assess assigned control exceptions and investigate root causes; support deficiency severity evaluations under the Senior Director’s guidance, including consideration of compensating controls and potential financial reporting impact.
Partner with control owners to develop remediation plans, monitor assigned actions, and coordinate validation of remediation effectiveness; seek guidance on delays, disputes, or significant issues.
Assist in performing initial assessments of the SOX implications of new systems, process changes, and business developments.
Coordinate with IT SOX on automated controls, interfaces, and dependencies on IT general controls, and consult with the Senior Director on significant conclusions.
Assist in preparing status updates, deficiency summaries, and supporting materials for the Senior Director’s review and communications with senior management and the Audit Committee.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation, annual performance bonus, and company equity.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.
Referral bonus for hired candidates.
Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days.
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Fertility and family-forming benefits.
Expanded mental health support, including therapy and coaching resources.
Hybrid work model with flexibility.
Flexible, take-what-you-need paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave.
Skill development and internal mobility opportunities.
Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching.
Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities for strong performance.