Senior Director, Finance Technology (Tax, Treasury, and Accounting)

Job Description

Vertex is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Director Finance Technology to drive innovation and transformation acrossFinancial Systems with a focus onTax Treasury and Accounting. This role sits within theData Technology & Engineering (DTE)organization and serves as a trusted partner to theCFO organization aligning technology solutions with business strategies to deliver impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial systems strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and a passion for enabling change through technology and AI. You will also be close to the technology and have the ability to lead from a technical first perspective in an on-prem environment as we start planning for a potential ERP migration to the cloud.

Key Duties and 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 Vertexs 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.
• Experience with cloud ERP planning and execution projects across various ERPs

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 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.
• Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a DTE or CFO organization is highly desirable.
• 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)

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. 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. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.

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 Vertexs 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 persons 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

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