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Zevra Therapeutics Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.
We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies. About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.
We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.
With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.
Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives.
About The Role
The Manager of Controls and SOX Compliance is responsible for designing,
implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance
with financial, operational, and regulatory requirements. This role leads risk assessments,
evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, manages compliance initiatives, such as
ESG reporting, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote a strong control
environment throughout the organization.
What You'll Do
Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies and procedures across the organization. Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments and identify areas of control deficiencies. Oversee testing of internal controls in compliance with SOX 404 or other regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during audits and assessments. Partner with process owners to remediate control gaps and improve business processes. Manage the company’s SOX compliance training programs and related communications. Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, COSO, COBIT, GxP or other industry standards) and ensure controls remain compliant. Lead or support investigations related to potential compliance or internal control breaches. Report control findings and compliance metrics to executive management and/or the audit committee. Develop staff or oversee consultants working on control testing, documentation, and remediation efforts. Development and maintenance of ESG reports and related policies Conduct operational audits and assist with special projects and investigations as needed Create reports and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving policies and/or standard operating procedures Draft footnotes, MD&A and other disclosures Provide technical guidance to the accounting operations team and work closely with other functions on technical accounting matters
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting strongly preferred Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in internal audit or corporate compliance Proven knowledge of SOX, COSO, COBIT and internal control best practices Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Business Central, Oracle NetSuite or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities that require strong project management, decision-making capabilities, and flexibility Occasional travel may be required (up to 15%).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to External Recruiters
Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Manager, Controls and SOX Compliance
role at
Zevra Therapeutics 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Manager, Controls and SOX Compliance
role at
Zevra Therapeutics Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.
We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies. About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.
We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.
With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.
Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives.
About The Role
The Manager of Controls and SOX Compliance is responsible for designing,
implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance
with financial, operational, and regulatory requirements. This role leads risk assessments,
evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, manages compliance initiatives, such as
ESG reporting, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote a strong control
environment throughout the organization.
What You'll Do
Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies and procedures across the organization. Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments and identify areas of control deficiencies. Oversee testing of internal controls in compliance with SOX 404 or other regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during audits and assessments. Partner with process owners to remediate control gaps and improve business processes. Manage the company’s SOX compliance training programs and related communications. Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, COSO, COBIT, GxP or other industry standards) and ensure controls remain compliant. Lead or support investigations related to potential compliance or internal control breaches. Report control findings and compliance metrics to executive management and/or the audit committee. Develop staff or oversee consultants working on control testing, documentation, and remediation efforts. Development and maintenance of ESG reports and related policies Conduct operational audits and assist with special projects and investigations as needed Create reports and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving policies and/or standard operating procedures Draft footnotes, MD&A and other disclosures Provide technical guidance to the accounting operations team and work closely with other functions on technical accounting matters
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting strongly preferred Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in internal audit or corporate compliance Proven knowledge of SOX, COSO, COBIT and internal control best practices Experience with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics Business Central, Oracle NetSuite or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities that require strong project management, decision-making capabilities, and flexibility Occasional travel may be required (up to 15%).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to External Recruiters
Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zevra Therapeutics by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Control Compliance Manager” roles.
Associate Director, Compliance Operations
Director of Corporate Compliance & Risk Management
Boston, MA $100,000.00-$136,000.00 1 month ago Waltham, MA $215,000.00-$245,000.00 1 day ago Regional Compliance Specialist (Boston HQ)
Boston, MA $114,400.00-$153,300.00 2 weeks ago Healthcare Compliance & Data Governance Manager
Norwood, MA $100,000.00-$130,000.00 4 weeks ago Westwood, MA $84,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Operations
Director, Corporate Compliance, North America
Investigator, Ethics and Business Integrity, North America
Cambridge, MA $125,250.00-$180,916.66 2 weeks ago Ethics & Compliance Business Partner, Global Corporate Functions
Cambridge, MA $174,500.00-$274,230.00 2 weeks ago Manager, External and Regulatory Affairs
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Boston, MA $80,083.00-$170,031.00 1 day ago Principal, Global Compliance Investigations
Marlborough, MA $103,700.00-$197,000.00 3 weeks ago Waltham, MA $129,000.00-$162,000.00 1 week ago Senior Compliance Officer - Investment Advisor
Boston, MA $130,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago Senior Compliance Officer – Marketing Review
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