Associate Director, Technical Accounting (hybrid)

Job Description

General Summary:

The Technical Accounting Associate Director is primarily responsible for researching and documenting accounting positions and analyses for a variety of complex areas, as well as proactively monitoring and performing impact analyses with respect to new accounting standards and other regulatory developments.

This position is based in our Boston, MA office, located in the Seaport area. This role requires a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office & 2 days remote on a weekly basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform technical accounting research and prepare analyses and accounting whitepapers, including complex areas such as: collaboration accounting; revenue recognition; variable interest entities/other consolidation matters; business combinations and asset acquisitions; and goodwill and intangible asset impairment assessments/testing.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Company's accounting policies.

• Provide support to Business Development for proposed opportunities, including researching and documenting expected accounting and financial statement impacts.

• Proactively monitor new accounting and reporting guidance affecting the company, including preparation of executive-level summaries and detailed project implementation plans.

• Lead and collaborate cross-functionally to implement new accounting standards, including assessing the related financial reporting implications.

• Act as primary liaison for internal/external auditors for all areas of responsibility.

• Supervise and mentor other technical accounting and SEC reporting team members to develop their accounting and problem-solving skills.

• Manage or participate on special projects as needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.

• Experience with implementing new accounting standards.

• CPA required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Typically requires 8 years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience in Big 4 public accounting firm / public company accounting department or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com