Sox Compliance Manager

BridgeBio Pharma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Flexible paid time off

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Job summary

BridgeBio Pharma is seeking a SOX Compliance Manager to support day-to-day activities in BridgeBio’s Sarbanes-Oxley program. The role partners with Accounting, IT, and business process owners to evaluate ICFR. Ideal candidates bring Big 4 public accounting and public-company life sciences experience.

The position emphasizes risk assessment, remediation, and coordination with auditors. A strong understanding of COSO, US GAAP, and internal controls is required, with a hybrid work model and

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of SOX Section 404 and COSO
• Strong financial process and US GAAP understanding
• Experience applying control design and testing in public companies

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Director, SOX Compliance, with annual SOX program activities including risk assessment and testing
• Develop understanding of business operations, processes, and policies to inform control design
• Identify gaps and propose practical process improvements
• Coordinate testing with internal audit and external auditors, reviewing plans and workpapers
• Assess control exceptions and investigate root causes with senior guidance
• Collaborate with control owners to create remediation plans and monitor actions
• Assist in initial SOX impact assessments for new systems or changes
• Coordinate with IT SOX on automated controls and IT general controls
• Prepare status updates and materials for senior management and Audit Committee

Skills

SOX knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workiva

SAP

Coupa

Workday

Job description

When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allowsscience and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in raredisease, anddevelop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.
Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we’llask"why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

The SOX Manager will report to and work under the guidance of the Senior Director, SOX Compliance, supporting day-to-day activities within BridgeBio’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This hands-on role will independently execute assigned workstreams, exercise sound judgment, and seek guidance or escalation significant matters as appropriate. The role partners with Accounting, IT, and business process owners to evaluate internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The ideal candidate brings both Big 4 public accounting and public-company industry experience, preferably life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Director, SOX Compliance, with the annual SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting; independently manage assigned activities while seeking guidance on complex or significant matters.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the company’s business operations, financial processes, systems, policies, and procedures, seeking guidance where additional context or clarification is needed.
• Identify any gaps and recommend practical improvements to processes.
• Coordinate assigned testing with the co-sourced internal audit team and external auditors; review test plans and workpapers for alignment with the documented process, identified risks, and control objectives, escalating significant questions or issues as appropriate.
• Assess assigned control exceptions and investigate root causes; support deficiency severity evaluations under the Senior Director’s guidance, including consideration of compensating controls and potential financial reporting impact.
• Partner with control owners to develop remediation plans and independently monitor assigned actions and coordinate validation of remediation effectiveness, seeking guidance on delays, disputes, or significant issues.
• Assist in performing initial assessment of the SOX implications of new systems, process changes, and business developments.
• Coordinate with IT SOX on automated controls, interfaces, and dependencies on IT general controls, and consult with the Senior Director on significant conclusions.
• Assist in preparing status updates, deficiency summaries, and supporting materials for the Senior Director’s review and communications with senior management and the Audit Committee, incorporating guidance and feedback as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX Section 404, the COSO internal control framework, financial processes, and US GAAP; ability to apply this knowledge to control design, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
• 5–7 years of combined Big 4 public accounting and public-company industry experience, life science industry experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment while recognizing when to seek guidance or elevate issues.
• Experience with SOX management platforms such as Workiva and enterprise systems such as SAP, Coupa, or Workday is preferred.

$135,000 - $170,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.

For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles:

• Market-leading compensation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Referral bonus for hired candidates
• Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• HealthSavings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Fertility & family-forming benefits
• Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
• Hybrid work model with flexibility
• Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family

Skill Development & Career Paths:

• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuouseducationand professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning,LifeLabs, &BetterUpCoaching
• We celebratestrong performancewith financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities