Senior Manager, General Ledger Accounting

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager based in Boston, Massachusetts to join its global accounting team
• The role will oversee the global month-end close process, manage key relationships with Finance, and lead process and technology transformation initiatives across the global accounting function
• The successful applicant will have strong leadership experience and be responsible for managing a small, high-performing team across multiple time zones, and play a key role in ensuring the integrity, timeliness, and efficiency of global financial reporting
• This position involves working collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple teams globally and is highly visible within the organization

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Accounting Oversight:

• Lead and coordinate the global month-end close process (including various subledgers and accounting systems), ensuring accurate and timely completion across the business
• Oversee the preparation and review of the monthly accounting transactions including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and global accounting policies
• Advise on the accounting treatment for non-recurring transactions, partnering with stakeholders to provide clear effective communication to management
• Own and drive improvements to the monthly financial reporting process, including detailed variance analysis across key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts

Business Partnership:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Finance Business Partners across various functions and geographies to ensure accurate intercompany and consolidated reporting
• Collaborate closely with FP&A teams to align accruals and financial estimates, and ensure financial accuracy
• Work closely with Tax, Treasury and other Accounting departments to proactively resolve issues and drive alignment on accounting matters

Process & Systems Improvement:

• Drive process standardization, and continuous improvement across the global accounting function
• Identify opportunities and design solutions for automating processes and driving improved reporting capabilities
• Monitor and evaluate internal controls, making recommendations to strengthen the control environment and minimize risk
• Champion a culture of innovation and curiosity within the team

Team Leadership:

• Manage, mentor, and develop two to three direct reports
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional development of the team
• Foster collaboration across a distributed team and promote a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous learning

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong technical accounting skills and proven experience leading or playing a key role in the month-end close process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance and internal controls
• Proven track record of leading process improvement and systems initiatives in finance and accounting 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and external partners
• Working knowledge of EBS environments (Oracle or SAP). Familiarity with Blackline and Workiva is a plus
• A self-starter with a hands-on workstyle, strong work ethic and can-do attitude
• Ability to build and foster strong relationships within the CFO organization and throughout the organization
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries is a plus 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting
• Qualified Accountant (CPA) from a professional practice background
• Big 4 experience is strongly preferred
• 6+ years of experience in field
• Strong technical accounting skills and proven experience leading or playing a key role in the month-end close process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance and internal controls
• Proven track record of leading process improvement and systems initiatives in finance and accounting 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and external partners
• Working knowledge of EBS environments (Oracle or SAP). Familiarity with Blackline and Workiva is a plus
• A self-starter with a hands-on workstyle, strong work ethic and can-do attitude
• Ability to build and foster strong relationships within the CFO organization and throughout the organization
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries is a plus 

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 
 

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]