Senior Manager, SOX

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.

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

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• 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)
• Experience with accounting software (NetSuite, Coupa) and 3PL business model

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA
• 8+ years of relevant audit and SOX experience in the pharmaceutical/life science industry
• Big 4 public accounting or similar experience

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $193,770 – $227,880; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.

 Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/

Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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