Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Finance Technology (Tax, Treasury, and Accounting)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $330K/yr
12+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Director, Finance Technology to drive innovation and transformation across Financial Systems, focusing on Tax, Treasury, and Accounting.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead strategic engagement with senior stakeholders across Tax, Treasury, and Accounting to identify business needs and translate them into technology solutions
Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, compliant, and innovative financial systems aligned with Vertex’s enterprise goals
Own the roadmap for financial systems transformation, ensuring alignment with DTE and CFO strategies
Drive operational excellence by applying methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile to optimize delivery and system performance
Serve as a thought leader in financial technology and AI, advising on emerging trends and regulatory implications
Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes
Influence and negotiate across matrixed teams to remove barriers and deliver strategic business outcomes
Ensure ethical stewardship of data and technology assets in compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Spearhead cloud migration and technology implementations to support efficiencies as well as product launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 12 years of experience in financial systems leadership, including experience in a biotech or regulated industry
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing enterprise-level technology initiatives
Experience with both Oracle on-prem as well as SaaS offering from both Oracle and SAP
Experience with cloud technologies (SAP S4 Hana or Oracle Cloud)
Deep understanding of financial systems and AI architecture and processes across Tax, Treasury, and Accounting
Proven ability to lead strategic business engagement and influence senior stakeholders
Expertise in project and portfolio management, including budgeting, resource planning, and risk mitigation
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in finance and technology
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and lead change in complex environments
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and security best practices
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a DTE or CFO organization is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (188)
2024 (150)
2023 (111)
2022 (164)
2021 (112)
2020 (80)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
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