Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 16 hours ago
Internal Audit Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Internal Audit Manager will identify risk areas, evaluate business process controls, and complete test plans on operational audits, providing recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations and business systems.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Plans and performs financial, operational and, as applicable, IT audits; reviews related records for compliance with established and relevant reporting policies and procedures and is responsible for the end-to-end execution projects
Applies financial and quantitative analyses and risk assessment procedures, documents findings/work papers in support of departmental goals and objectives
Maintains and applies an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles/standards and/or general IT frameworks
Identifies and effectively communicates (both verbally and/or in writing) audit results, control weaknesses, accounting/reporting/application deficiencies, process or company risk, business productivity and efficiency opportunities, departmental vision, and any other relevant matters to management or other applicable parties
Reviews, appraises and tests the internal controls surrounding business processes to assess compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Collaborates constructively and respectfully with fellow audit team members and business stakeholders including with multicultural teams and in global locations
Maintains communication with the Engagement Director, responds to feedback and adjusts approach as the situation warrants
Contributes in management meetings, presents findings, conclusions and recommended actions to business management
Qualification
Required
Plans and performs financial, operational and, as applicable, IT audits; reviews related records for compliance with established and relevant reporting policies and procedures and is responsible for the end-to-end execution projects
Applies financial and quantitative analyses and risk assessment procedures, documents findings/work papers in support of departmental goals and objectives
Maintains and applies an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles/standards and/or general IT frameworks
Identifies and effectively communicates (both verbally and/or in writing) audit results, control weaknesses, accounting/reporting/application deficiencies, process or company risk, business productivity and efficiency opportunities, departmental vision, and any other relevant matters to management or other applicable parties
Reviews, appraises and tests the internal controls surrounding business processes to assess compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Collaborates constructively and respectfully with fellow audit team members and business stakeholders including with multicultural teams and in global locations
Maintains communication with the Engagement Director, responds to feedback and adjusts approach as the situation warrants
Contributes in management meetings, presents findings, conclusions and recommended actions to business management
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Able to work under general supervision and work collaboratively with diverse teams
Expanded knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
Ability to analyze process workflows and identify gaps and bottleneck
Ability to perform data analytics, SOC1 reviews and understand ITGCs
Obtain and provide training to the audit staff to support all aspects of Internal Audit activities to ensure that approved audit objectives are met
Ability to operate effectively independently and in a team-oriented, multiple location environment
CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/information systems or related field
Preferred
Experience within Life Sciences or related sector
Typically requires 5+ years of auditing experience (Big 4 strongly preferred) or the equivalent combination of education and experience
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
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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
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