Senior Manager, SOX

The role

The Senior Manager, SOX will support the Director, SOX in managing and improving the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. This includes managing internal controls over financial reporting, IT general controls, and automated controls. The role partners with Finance, Internal Audit, and IT to maintain a risk-based control environment.

What you will do

• Coordinate the annual SOX 404 program
• Maintain and review the Risk Control Matrix, process narratives, flowcharts and supporting workpapers
• Lead execution of walkthroughs and control testing
• Evaluate control deficiencies and support remediation plans
• Maintain the inventory of key reports for in-scope applications
• Advise process owners on SOX governance for new systems and process changes
• Develop and deliver training on SOX and internal controls
• Lead the SOX workstream for new ERP implementations and business processes
• Perform annual segregation of duties analysis and fraud risk assessment
• Provide assistance to internal and external auditors

Required qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks including SOX and PCAOB standards
• Demonstrated experience with IT general controls, automated controls, key reports, interfaces, and SOC 1 reports
• Proven ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness
• Experience with ERP systems, financial applications, identity and access management tools, and GRC technology
• Experience with system implementations, data migrations, and transformation initiatives
• Ability to interpret SSAE 18 reporting requirements
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• In depth understanding of business processes and financial transaction flows
• Strong collaborative, verbal, and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with accounting software (NetSuite, Coupa) and 3PL business model

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification
• 8+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, IT audit, or internal controls, including experience in Biotech industry
• Big 4 public accounting or similar experience

Before you apply

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

About the company

Corcept is focused on the science of cortisol to address diseases. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.