Spring 2027 Co-op, SOX PMO

Location: Boston, MA

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex?

Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.

Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.

Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.

Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

Your Impact

The Vertex SOX PMO Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards a bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting functional area and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

What you will be doing: The SOX PMO team is responsible for working closely with control owners across various functional areas (including Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources) to assess and evaluate risk management activities and business processes related to financial reporting, operations, and compliance, with the objective of promoting efficiency and effectiveness and fostering an appropriate control environment. The team oversees Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and acts as an advisor to the Accounting, Finance and HR functions around the design of controls and processes. The SOX PMO team facilitates walkthrough meetings, coordinates with internal and external auditors, provides management reporting and supports the quarterly control certifications. The SOX PMO focuses on standardizing and globalizing our SOX processes to ensure we have scalable processes and strategic risk coverage supporting Vertex’s long-term needs.

This role will support the team by assisting in evaluating and documenting key control/process changes/control findings, supporting the team with process walkthroughs and monitoring the status of various SOX deliverables to internal and external auditors. This role will have the opportunity to collaborate with process owners across multiple teams in the organization (Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance and Human Resources) and will provide an excellent opportunity to gain and understanding of Vertex’s financial reporting processes. This role will assist with various ad hoc projects as well (e.g., system implementations, globalization and harmonization efforts).

Key Responsibilities:

Support the team on process walkthroughs (in areas of Revenue, Inventory, Treasury, SEC Report, GL Accounting and IT Processes)

Optimize Company’s SOX reporting tool- Monitor status of deliverables to internal and external auditors

Prepare metrics for quarterly management status meetings

Documenting key control changes for presentations to senior management

Facilitate collection and review of quarterly control certifications

Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams in the organization on projects as needed

What you will need to succeed:

Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or business

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Software (Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize accordingly

Ability to work independently & in a team environment

Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.

You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027

You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027

Program Details:

Full-time, paid co-op $20.00-35.00 USD/hour

Program Dates: January – June 2027

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes

Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking

Provided meals—free breakfast daily!

Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement

Social events—both intern-only and company-wide

Location-specific perks and extras!

Recognition of National Intern Day

Our Ways of Working Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week.

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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