Accounting Transformation Associate Director

Associate Director, Accounting TransformationVertex is seeking a hands-on, experienced team member with a passion for transformation and bringing new capabilities to our organization. The Associate Director, Accounting Transformation will manage and support initiatives that will modernize, streamline, and enhance processes impacting the Accounting and Finance teams. This new role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives on working on meaningful projects while bringing stakeholders along through all facets of the journey.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Manage daily aspects of various transformation projects while keeping deliverables on track to meet agreed upon timelines.Drive analysis of large data sets and provide clear interpretations as a result.Engage with appropriate stakeholders to ensure reporting impacts are well understood, documented and addressed effectively.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and document current and future state process workflowsDevelop and execute strategy for testing system implementation and process updates, with a focus on transactional testing through reporting in a SOX compliant manner.Partner closely with DTE, Accounting, Finance and other stakeholders, including any 3rd party vendors on gathering and finalizing requirements and cross functional resources neededImplement best practices in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance to ensure accuracy and consistency of accounting recordsAssist with change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, tools, and/or processesEffectively communicate with and train stakeholders on any new tools or processes as neededKnowledge and Skills:Demonstrated transformation experience with complex integrated transactional and reporting systems. Oracle EBS and Hyperion Essbase knowledge strongly preferred.Understanding of accounting transactional system workflows and accounting principles.Solid understanding of data movement into various reporting layers and hierarchiesReporting enhancements including requirements gathering and functional design documents.Possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills with an understanding of Lean principles and project management terminology.Able to anticipate change and leading by example with a "can do" attitude.Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to succinctly convey relevant information across multiple levels of the organization.Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.Knowledge of Tax and Treasury terminology a significant plusEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in either Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business or a related fieldTypically requires 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting with a large, complex, multinational organizationProject experience leading and/or supporting transformational initiativesExperience with transactional system design and testingLife science industry experience is preferredA track record of success working in a team-based environmentExperience with SmartView, RPA BOTS, and latest AI advancements is preferredFlex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleIn 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.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.