Neurocrine

Manager, Corporate Accounting

US CA San Diego Full time

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.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 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 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 LinkedInX and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

The Manager, Corporate Accounting plays a key leadership role within the Corporate Accounting function, supporting the integrity of financial reporting and ensuring scalable, efficient operations in a SOX-compliant public company environment.

This role is ideal for a high-performing accounting leader who combines strong technical depth with sound judgment, team leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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

  • Lead assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual analyses, and supporting documentation
  • Support accounting across R&D, G&A, cost accounting, inventory, intercompany, and consolidations
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, R&D, Supply Chain, Tax, and Internal Audit
  • Support quarterly reviews, year-end audit, and SOX compliance activities
  • Strengthen documentation, streamline workflows, and enhance process efficiency
  • Support ongoing optimization of NetSuite and FloQast
  • Lead and develop accounting team members
  • Set clear expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Leaders at Neurocrine are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a strategic and thoughtful mindset in supporting accurate financial reporting
  • Build and develop engaged, high-performing teams
  • Exercise strong decision quality and accountability
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate across functions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company or Big 4 experience preferred
  • 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience required
  • Experience operating in a SOX-regulated environment required
  • Experience owning and improving close processes
  • Experience supporting external audits and quarterly review cycles
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
  • Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, accruals, and intercompany transactions preferred
  • Consolidation experience in a multi-entity environment preferred
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with close management tools (e.g., FloQast) preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills

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 $115,400.00-$158,000.00. 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.