Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than 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. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead key aspects of the Company’s SEC financial reporting process and related reporting infrastructure. This role will have primary responsibility for coordinating and preparing quarterly and annual SEC filings, administering Workiva, and maintaining rigorous financial statement tie-out and disclosure review processes. The Manager will also serve as a key technical resource for stock-based compensation accounting and related disclosures, support SOX 404 activities over financial reporting processes, and partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, HR, Payroll, Internal Audit, external auditors, and other stakeholders. The role requires strong U.S. GAAP expertise, sound judgment, effective project management, and the ability to translate complex reporting requirements into clear, timely, and accurate deliverables.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
SEC Reporting & External Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K including XBRL compliance, and support other SEC filings and financial reporting requirements as needed
- Lead and manage the external reporting calendar, establish deliverables and review timelines, coordinate inputs from cross-functional stakeholders, and proactively identify and resolve issues that could affect filing readiness
- Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, supporting schedules, disclosure checklists, and other reporting materials for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
- Perform and oversee detailed tie-outs and consistency reviews among SEC filings, financial statements, earnings materials, supporting schedules, and source documentation
- Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and other functions to coordinate disclosures and ensure consistency of externally reported information
- Monitor new and emerging SEC and accounting disclosure requirements and assess and implement appropriate changes to the Company’s reporting processes and disclosures
- Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits related to financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation
Workiva Reporting Process Management
- Lead the day-to-day administration and governance of Workiva for SEC reporting, including document rollforwards, data linking, version control, access considerations, and filing readiness
- Coordinate XBRL and Inline XBRL processes, including review of tagging, taxonomy updates, validation results, and final filing packages in partnership with internal and external resources
- Develop and maintain reporting procedures, templates, checklists, and documentation that support an efficient, repeatable, and well-controlled close-to-file process
- Identify and implement process and technology improvements that enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of external reporting
Stock-Based Compensation Accounting & Disclosures
- Lead the preparation stock-based compensation calculations in accordance with ASC 718, including expense recognition, forfeitures, modifications, settlements, and related period-end analyses
- Review underlying support schedules, reconciliations, roll forwards, and supporting documentation, and ensure appropriate linkage to the general ledger and external disclosures
- Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to resolve equity-related accounting and reporting matters and support timely, accurate data flows
- Lead preparation and review of equity-related financial statement disclosures and supporting tie-outs
SOX 404 & Internal Controls
- Lead and support key SOX 404 controls associated with SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, Workiva, stock-based compensation, and related reporting processes
- Coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors on walkthroughs, control testing, audit requests, and remediation activities, as applicable
- Maintain and improve process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and evidence supporting the external reporting control environment
- Evaluate reporting processes for control, documentation, and efficiency improvements and help implement sustainable solutions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
- Typically 6+ years of applicable public accounting and/or public-company SEC reporting experience with a Bachelor's degree; Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related financial statement disclosures
- Experience with stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718 preferred
- Experience with SOX 404 compliance, financial reporting controls, and external audit support preferred
- Experience with Workiva preferred
- Strong analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to evaluate alternatives and recommend well-supported solutions.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, competing priorities, dependencies, and critical deadlines. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor technical information for different audiences and communicate recommendations to senior leaders
- Strong influencing and collaboration skills; with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentor less-experienced colleagues, and contribute to the development of team capabilities. Ability to anticipate downstream impacts, emerging reporting requirements, risks, and opportunities to improve reporting processes and controls. High attention to detail combined with the ability to understand broader business and financial reporting implications
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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, 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.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. 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.
