What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sox Compliance Analyst position at Vaco by Highspring?
Senior SOX Compliance Analyst
Salary: $95-120k
Location: San Diego - Hybrid (2 days on-site)
We're working with a well-established and rapidly expanding biotechnology client in San Diego that's looking to add a Senior SOX Compliance Analyst to their Finance & Accounting team. This is a key role supporting risk management, internal controls, and financial compliance across a dynamic multi-entity organization.
What You'll Do:
Assist with annual and ongoing SOX scoping to evaluate key accounts, systems, and processes
Partner with internal stakeholders to design, update, and document controls and anticipate testing requirements
Facilitate walkthroughs, testing, and remediation planning with control owners and auditors
Maintain and update SOX documentation, including the risk/control matrix and quarterly certifications, using AuditBoard
Support assessments of control deficiencies and help drive resolution efforts
Promote awareness of risk and control responsibilities across departments
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
3 years of relevant experience, ideally combining public accounting and public company exposure
Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, U.S. GAAP, and internal control frameworks
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience with AuditBoard and NetSuite is a plus
CPA or CIA certification preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $95,000-$120,000, depending on experience
Bonus eligibility and long-term equity incentives
Comprehensive medical coverage, including HSA/FSA options
Retirement contributions, paid time off, and holidays
Additional optional benefits, such as pet insurance and fertility support
Participation in employee stock programs
This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical compliance efforts at a company driving innovation in the biotech space.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
