Internal Audit Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Summary: Through internal audits the Internal Audit Manager will identify risk areas, evaluate business process controls and complete test plans on operational audits. Additionally, this role will provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and business systems. This role will also participate in ensuring that the yearly internal control review is brought to fruition by interacting with SOX testers, other stakeholders, and subject matter experts on special projects and the development and execution of departmental goals.

Requirements

• Experience within Life Sciences or related sector
• 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
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/information systems or related field
• Typically requires 5+ years of auditing experience (Big 4 strongly preferred) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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
• 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

Benefits

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
• Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
• At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.
• From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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) and so much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees