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, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple 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. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

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• Tax Provision

  • Assist in the detailed preparation and review of the Company's quarterly and annual tax provision, working closely with the GAAP and tax teams to ensure timely and accurate preparation of tax entries and footnote disclosures

  • Prepare analysis, schedules, reconciliations, memos, and disclosures for the financial reporting of income taxes in accordance with ASC 740

  • Review current and deferred income tax balances, review of uncertain tax positions and the application of other complex tax accounting rules related to valuation allowances, acquisition accounting, equity compensation, intra-period tax allocations, interim reporting, etc. This also involves assisting with the preparation of required income tax disclosures pursuant to SEC regulations

  • Assist with the preparation and review of ASC 718 support documentation and related financial statement disclosures. In addition, contribute to the preparation and review of supporting schedules for the equity compensation GAAP and tax balances related to the Company's financial statement preparation and review

  • May oversee compliance with internal controls for the financial reporting of income taxes. Key steps include making sure internal controls are relevant, properly defined, effectively designed and well documented. Work directly with internal/external audit teams to make sure control testing is satisfied on a quarterly and annual basis

  • Ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act; assist in ensuring tax reporting systems are complete and functioning as designed to prevent errors in financial reporting

  • Review and interpret new or revised tax laws and work to effectively implement ways to incorporate and capture the impact of those law changes in the provision process

  • Help ensure complete and accurate SEC related tax disclosures, executing changes necessary to accommodate new SEC or GAAP pronouncements and the related impact on the Company's tax provision

• Tax Compliance

  • Assist with the implementation of income tax software and ultimately the preparation of federal and state tax returns in-house

  • Accountable for the accuracy of the quarterly and annual federal and state tax compliance

  • Coordinate with subject matter experts and conduct research/studies on a broad range of tax matters to support positions taken on tax returns (e.g. R&D Tax Credit, E&P studies, 382 studies, etc.)

  • Participates in the collaborative review of the return to provision analysis

  • Responsible for U.S. federal and state estimated tax payments and state audit/notice management

  • Independently prepares Sales and Use property tax returns

  • May lead the internal review, analysis and confirmation of all tax related issues

• General

  • Helps to drive continuous improvement of quarterly and annual provision and compliance processes

  • May lead tax analytics, modeling and proposals for new planning opportunities

  • Ensures that all tax activities align with Company plans, goals and objectives

  • Manage resources, budgets, and due dates

• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance and 6 years of relevant experience OR

• Master's degree in Taxation or CPA preferred and 4 years of relevant experience

• Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines

• Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

• Developing reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise

• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

• Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams.

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills.

• Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments/divisions.

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills, strong knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax principles

• Proven ability to balance tax technical knowledge with practical application of tax rules

• Demonstrated experience with process optimization and internal controls

• Corporate income tax experience in private industry and/or public accounting is preferred

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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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