Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform revenue recognition evaluations under ASC 606 for new product launches, new contracts, and reimbursement agreements
• Review new agreements and complex gross-to-net matters and help ensure technical accounting conclusions are applied consistently and appropriately by local accounting teams
• Document accounting policies related to revenue and gross-to-net matters in collaboration with International and North America revenue accounting teams, as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams that review and support the contract drafting process
• Work closely with global accounting, finance, and commercial organizations to support internal and external financial revenue reporting requirements
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare revenue-related disclosures for SEC filings
• Support quarterly and annual reviews and audits through preparation of revenue recognition memos, audit schedules, and other auditor requests

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Typically requires 7 years of progressive accounting experience in pharmaceutical or life science revenue accounting or a technical accounting role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Public accounting experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP revenue accounting guidance, including ASC 606
• Experience researching revenue accounting and complex gross-to-net accounting matters
• Experience preparing accounting documentation, memos, and revenue-related disclosures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written communication and memo drafting skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate across and within different levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively present complex accounting analyses to senior management

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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. 

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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 [email protected]