Senior Manager, SG&A Accounting
Corcept Therapeutics
August 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Redwood City, CA
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Manager, SG&A Accounting, leading finance operations for over 40 departments within Corcept, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and process improvements. Responsibilities include managing the financial close process per GAAP, overseeing general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting quarterly reviews and SEC reporting. The role acts as a strategic partner to operational stakeholders, providing accounting guidance on various contracts such as consulting, SaaS, milestones, grants, and marketing agreements. It involves mentoring accounting staff, managing cross-departmental projects, and implementing scalable system/process enhancements. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in biotech/pharma, with CPA and Big 4 background considered advantageous. Technical skills include familiarity with Netsuite and GAAP. Preferred skills encompass strong project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities. High-Value: Experience supporting complex SG&A functions within biotech or pharmaceutical environments, with a focus on compliance, SEC reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: headquarters-based in Redwood City, California, with a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and strategic process development.