Vertex
TechnicalAccounting&SECReportingSeniorManager
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“Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Senior Manager at Vertex. Skills: Technical accounting, SEC reporting, Accounting policy. Conduct technical accounting research. Prepare analyses and whitepapers”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect integrity of financial reporting; Support compliant growth; Advance Accounting organization objectives; Advance company strategic objectives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, CPA license active/in good standing, 7+ years progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, 3-4 years in public accounting
Nice to Have
Big 4 or large regional firm preferred, Life sciences/pharma audit or equivalent industry experience, Experience supporting M&A transactions, Familiarity with Workiva and Oracle or equivalent ERP system, Interest in leveraging AI tools and technologies
What You'll Do.
Conduct technical accounting research
Prepare analyses and whitepapers
Develop accounting policies
Maintain accounting policies
Train others on accounting policies
Research accounting and financial statement impacts
Communicate accounting and financial statement impacts
Collaborate to implement new accounting standards
Assess financial reporting implications
Monitor new accounting and reporting guidance
Prepare executive-level summaries
Prepare implementation plans
Participate in close-related accounting reviews
Participate in accounting analyses
Participate in special projects
Function as liaison for internal auditors
Function as liaison for external auditors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Business Development; FP&A; Functional finance groups; Internal auditors; External auditors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Concise whitepapers; Presentation deliverables; Policy documents; Financial statement disclosures; Articulate technical concepts; Executive-level summaries
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple tasks
Full Job Description
**Job Description** **General Summary:** As Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the business—translating complex transactions and evolving standards into clear, actionable accounting guidance. You will deliver rigorous technical research and develop well-documented position papers, executive-ready analyses, and implementation approaches that support confident, flexible decision-making. In doing so, you will help protect the integrity of Vertex’s financial reporting, support compliant growth, and advance the Accounting organization’s and the company’s broader strategic objectives. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Conduct technical accounting research and prepare analyses and whitepapers for complex areas, including collaboration arrangements, lease arrangements, business development transactions, and impairment assessments. * Support in the development, maintenance, and training of others on Vertex’s accounting policies. * Support Business Development, FP&A, and other functional finance groups by researching and concisely communicating the accounting and financial statement impacts of proposed opportunities. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new accounting standards and assess related financial reporting implications. * Monitor new accounting and reporting guidance, preparing executive-level summaries and implementation plans. * Participate in close-related accounting reviews and analyses. * Participate in special projects as needed to support the company’s growth and scalability. * Function as a key liaison for internal and external auditors in areas of responsibility. **Education and Experience:** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required. * CPA license required; active/in good standing. * Typically requires 7+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, including a minimum of 3-4 years in public accounting (Big 4 or lar
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