Director, Oracle ERP

Job Description

General Summary

Vertex is seeking a Director of Oracle ERP Delivery to lead the strategy optimization and governance of the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) platform that supports global finance operations. This role serves as a strategic partner to Accounting and other business stakeholders using the platform to ensure Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and related financial systems are scalable compliant efficient and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Oracle EBS Financials strong accounting and controllership knowledge and a proven ability to lead system transformation process improvement and cross-functional initiatives in a regulated environment. This leader will help drive operational excellence strengthen financial controls and advance EBS technology capabilities across the organization as Vertex gears up for new launches of best-in-class medicines to deliver transformative benefits to patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting technology strategy roadmap and governance for Oracle EBS and related finance systems.

• Partner with Accounting Finance and IT to define and deliver system enhancements upgrades integrations and support models.

• Oversee the design configuration maintenance and optimization of Oracle EBS financial modules.

• Drive process improvements and automation across accounting operations including close reconciliations reporting and transaction processing.

• Ensure financial systems support accurate timely and compliant accounting operations and reporting requirements.

• Maintain strong internal control environments by partnering with Controllership Compliance and Internal Audit on SOX and audit-related requirements.

• Lead business requirements gathering solution design reviews testing strategy and user acceptance testing for system changes.

• Evaluate and improve upstream and downstream system integrations affecting accounting data and financial reporting.

• Establish and monitor performance metrics for system effectiveness data quality and process efficiency.

• Manage finance technology initiatives including cross-functional projects third-party vendors and implementation partners.

• Lead mentor and develop team members supporting accounting systems and finance technology operations.

• Support change management communication training and adoption efforts for new or enhanced financial systems.

• Collaborate closely with the platform team to ensure alignment with operations; incl. patching releases dependencies with non-financial modules etc.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand the full portfolio of projects on the platform.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Financials and its application within a complex accounting environment.

• Strong understanding of core accounting processes including:

  • Order to Cash Record to Report and Procure to Pay

  • General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets and Cash Management

  • Financial close and reporting

• Strong knowledge of internal controls SOX compliance audit support and financial systems governance.

• Experience translating accounting and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Understanding of ERP integrations data flows reconciliation processes and financial data integrity controls.

• Experience with process optimization automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong project leadership stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with finance leaders technical teams auditors and external partners.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced highly regulated and evolving business environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Information Systems or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial systems leadership including experience in a biotech or regulated industry.

• Strong background supporting accounting operations controllership and financial reporting processes through technology.

• Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a complex organization.

• Experience leading teams and managing vendors or implementation partners is preferred.

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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 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.

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