Life Sciences Internal Audit Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 111,700 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to identify risk areas and evaluate controls across financial, operational, and IT audits, driving test plans andSOX-related activities.

The role interacts with SOX testers and stakeholders worldwide to develop and execute departmental goals, delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and controls.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs financial, operational and IT audits; reviews related records for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Applies financial and quantitative analyses and risk assessment procedures.
• Maintains and applies understanding of GAAP and IT frameworks.
• Teams up with stakeholders to communicate audit results and recommendations.
• Tests internal controls surrounding business processes to assess SOX compliance.
• Collaborates with audit team members and stakeholders across global locations.
• Maintains communication with the Engagement Director and presents findings to management.
• Contributes to management meetings with conclusions and recommended actions.

Skills

Life Sciences experience

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Audit methodology

Process analysis

Data analytics

Training

Independent work

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/information systems or related field

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to identify risk areas and evaluate controls across financial, operational, and IT audits, driving test plans andSOX-related activities.

The role interacts with SOX testers and stakeholders worldwide to develop and execute departmental goals, delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and controls.