Jon Vermillion

Background

About Jon Vermillion

I am an accomplished accounting leader with extensive experience across the technology, medical device, and biotechnology industries. I have a proven track record of managing complex financial operations, driving process improvements, and leading high-performing teams. My expertise spans financial audits, finance transformation, compliance, and strategic integration, with a focus on delivering cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency. I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational financial goals and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Core Competencies: FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRATION: Led accounting and finance teams at Biogen, Neurolens, and Orthofix, successfully managing multi-million-dollar financial operations. At Biogen, spearheaded financial integration efforts post-merger, transitioning systems from NetSuite to Oracle, ensuring seamless financial reporting and compliance with organizational goals. COST MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ANALYSIS: Optimized financial performance at Neurolens by reducing month-end close times by 33%, driving strategy shifts during budget reviews that resulted in $100K in cost savings. GLOBAL AUDIT COORDINATION: Coordinated complex, multilocation and statutory audits across multiple industries, managing teams in various countries such as Brazil, Australia, and Finland. Ensured compliance with US GAAP, local regulations, and IFRS for global audits, and collaborated with third-party SOX providers to address material weaknesses and significant deficiencies. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND EFFICIENCY: Drove operational improvements by implementing formal policies and procedures at Neurolens that reduced monthly close processes by five days. At Orthofix, led the transition of a German subsidiary’s accounting and logistics to a third-party provider, yielding $200K in annual savings while improving efficiencies. Skills: Financial Audits and Compliance | Global Accounting Operations | Budgeting and Forecasting | Financial Transformation and Integration | Strategic Cost Savings | ERP Systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion)| SOX Controls and Technical Accounting Standards| Leadership and Team Development