Senior Manager/Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

The Senior Manager/Associate Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting will own the SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting function, including preparation of financial statements and managing technical accounting processes and Corcept’s equity incentive plan.

Responsibilities:

SEC/External Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Preparation of supporting schedules for the company’s 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and Section 16 SEC filings
• Create a plan for the filings such as preparing the reporting calendar, disclosure checklist, etc.
• Research relevant U.S. GAAP accounting and disclosure requirements and SEC rules
• Assist with the external auditors’ requirements
• Assist in preparation of BOD and Audit Committee materials
• Contract review
• Prepare technical accounting memos
• Month-end and quarter-end close activities (incl. leases, software capitalization review, etc.)
• Prepare monthly investment reports
• Assist in special projects, data gathering, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls
• Manage census reports

Stock Administration

• Manage the overall equity transaction process including option exercises initiated in the TD Ameritrade platform and monthly grant processing
• Support management with the stock administration platform (Certent) and maintain the Fidelity Net Benefits module
• Act as an internal equity expert and educate employees on questions relating to equity and stock options
• Complete year-end reporting needs for Section 6039 reporting for ISO exercises, W2 income reporting, and 1099-Misc on equity income reporting
• Prepare quarterly treasury stock reconciliations
• Prepare quarter close reconciliations of restricted stock releases, stock option exercises, grants and forfeitures, including Black-scholes and stock-based compensation expense calculation
• Manage ESPP program and purchases
• Internal reporting of stock ownership by executives, directors, and financial institutions

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Advanced analytical ability, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum B.S. / B.A. in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
• 5 + years of experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong and current understanding of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting rules
• Experience with XBRL tools a plus

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $170,000 - $231,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.  An annual cash bonus and equity grants may be provided as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other wellness benefits, dependent on the position offered. 

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

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