Accounting Manager, Investment and Financial Reporting

San Diego, CA, United States

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

Serves as a a key member of the Neurocrine Corporate Audit Services team, responsible for managing and executing audits and advisory engagements covering Information Technology, Compliance, Financial, Operational, Strategic, and Third-Party risks.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

Manage and execute engagements from planning to reporting across Neurocrine activities and applicable third parties in accordance with leading practices, Neurocrine procedures, and Internal Audit Standards. Given a fast-growing function and Company, ability to embrace a dynamic role that will require strong leadership and judgment to flex level of involvement and hands-on approach across activities and tasks

For assigned audits, this includes stakeholder engagement and alignment, risk-based scope development, audit program development and completion, identifying and reporting observations and process improvements. Audit teams may be internal, co-sourced, or a combination

Apply subject matter expertise, risk and controls lens to analyze the subject matter to identify opportunities to strengthen controls, compliance, drive efficiencies, and cost controls

Complete root cause analysis for gaps identified and formulate thoughtful conclusions and recommendations

Review and draft observations, recommendations, and overall report to communicate right-sized and pragmatic remediations and value-added insights; ensure content is clear, concise, factual, and recommendations are practical and actionable

Coach and develop team members and support a learning mindset and high-performing team

Communicate and collaborate effectively with Neurocrine and third-party stakeholders at various levels and functions to execute on all aspects of audit planning and execution

Obtain strong understanding of, and establish networks with Neurocrine Governance, Risk and Compliance functions to coordinate audit plan execution

Identify and execute opportunities to use data analytics and technology to improve audit and department processes and outcomes

Track remediation status of audit action items by obtaining and evaluating related information and documentation. Prepare related reporting for Neurocrine management and the Audit Committee

Demonstrate initiative to learn and stay informed on changes to market dynamics, laws, regulations, risks, opportunities etc. relevant to Neurocrine and our industry. Apply this knowledge to audits and other assignments

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology or other relevant field and 7+ years of progressive experience demonstrating increased responsibilities, accomplishments and leadership, including 5+ years U.S./International auditing or equivalent; some Big 4 experience preferred; biopharma industry experience is a strong plus OR

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology or other relevant field and 6+ years of similar experience as noted above and Previous managerial / functional management experience also required and Holds or is actively pursuing one or more of the following relevant professional certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or ex-U.S. equivalent), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)

Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and emerging risks

Strong business partnering, communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across stakeholder levels within Neurocrine and our third parties

Demonstrated ability to quickly identify relevant resources, understand and assess risks, controls and processes, apply critical thinking and business acumen to identify gaps, perform root cause analysis, and "connect the dots"

Strong project management skills and use of judgement to drive projects of varying complexities and priorities simultaneously

Continuous learning and improvement mindset to challenge and improve ways of working for internal audit function and Neurocrine as a whole

Demonstrated change agility to learn, pivot, iterate, embrace and navigate a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment in a fast-growing function and Company

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $138,000.00-$200,025.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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