Senior Manager, General Ledger Accounting

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (San Diego) LLCBoston, MA, United States

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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