This position is designed for an accounting professional with relevant experience, preferably in the biotech/pharmaceutical environment. This person oversees revenue and cost accounting for the Endocrinology and Oncology divisions. This position will report to the VP, Corporate Controller, and will manage a team of experienced accounting professionals.   

Responsibilities:

Revenue

• Own and lead the end-to-end revenue close process in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of all revenue-related financial data
• Oversee and approve journal entries, gross-to-net adjustments, and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Review mid-month revenue reporting and supporting documentation for SEC Reporting
• Drive automation and system enhancements within NetSuite to streamline revenue and AR-related transactions and reporting
• Oversee processing and validation of gross-to-net payments, including government rebates, prompt pay discounts, service fees, and other deductions
• Review and ensure accuracy of all government pricing calculations (e.g., NFAMP, AMP verification, PHS pricing) in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Review of government-related contracts, such as VA contract
• Maintain and strengthen strategic partnerships with 3PL providers and government pricing vendors to support efficient and compliant operations
• Lead revenue-related workstreams for new product launches across U.S. and international markets, ensuring scalable processes are in place from day one
• Collaborate with specialty pharmacies and 3PL partners to define reporting requirements, data flows, and business logic to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent revenue recognition and reporting

Cost Accounting

• Oversee full cycle inventory accounting, which includes manufacturing accruals, E&O, and ST/LT analysis, inventory reconciliation, and physical inventory count
• Review timely and accurate reports and analyses of inventory balances and COGs
• Ensure accurate product cost data is maintained across accounting and financial planning systems to support monthly close and reconciliation processes
• Review analysis and support for manufacturing budgets and forecasts, and cost models for future products
• Oversee quarterly overhead allocation reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational activity
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Manufacturing team, providing recommendations to improve cost transparency, support cost-reduction strategies, and enhance operational decision-making
• Actively participate in supplier meetings to understand key cost drivers and contribute to sourcing and production discussions with financial insights
• Continue to identify opportunities to streamline the cost accounting process, including evaluating standard costing and system automation opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

General

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in the preparation and support of all internal and external audits, including ensuring full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404
• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of accounting policies and procedures appropriate for a publicly traded company with both commercial and R&D operations
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to support the technical accounting team in researching complex accounting issues and preparing technical memos and business process documentation
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team, providing coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities across varying levels of experience
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives and special projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance requirements
• Uphold Corcept’s Key Principles by driving collaboration, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, ensuring all initiatives align with the Company’s ethics and patient-first principles.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 15+ years of relevant work experience in accounting management
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical environment is required
• CPA with Big 4 experience is a strong plus
• Knowledge of/exposure to Netsuite accounting system is a strong plus

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP with the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards and conduct high-level financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and execution skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment and operates effectively with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Strong leadership presence with a track record of building cross-functional relationships and influencing at all levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience working with financial systems and tools

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $265,000 - $312,000; 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.