Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Are you passionate about financial reporting? Do you have experience within IFRS and perhaps, even external reporting for U.S. listed companies? 

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Director in our Group Accounting & Reporting team. 

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. 

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Director to join our growing team, where you will play a crucial role in taking our Group Accounting & Reporting team to next level and moving us ahead in our global “Finance Winning Aspiration.” This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results. 

You will be joining the Group Accounting & Reporting team consisting of 5 colleagues, and report directly to Hasse Hedberg, VP of Group Accounting & Reporting, who is based in Hellerup. You will be based in Hellerup. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Heading the technical accounting and reporting area to support our Vision 2030 
• Timely and compliant filing of external financial reporting under IFRS (quarterly and annual report) 
• Ensure external reporting compliance in line with IFRS and SEC rules, using our advanced software setup for SEC reporting and more 
• Developing and maintaining accounting policies under IFRS and differences to US GAAP 
• Ensure compliant accounting treatment of complex accounting and reporting matters, including leases, material contracts, share-based payment arrangements, partnerships, and more 
• Developing and establishing IFRS reporting procedures across the group 
• Drive business partnering towards rest of Global Finance within technical accounting matters 

Qualifications and Skills: 

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably cand.merc.aud  – and a minimum of 10 years of experience within the audit and/or accounting field. 

Furthermore, you have: 

• A forward looking and mindful approach 
• Efficient problem-solving skills looking to find practical answers to complex issues 
• Experience in working with IFRS accounting standards, preparation of accounting memos and annual reports 
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is an advantage  
• Experience working with(in) a global group with several foreign entities and accounting frameworks. 
• The ability to navigate cross functional tasks and projects within Finance and reach into other departments 
• Strong writing and communication skills 

Key competencies: 

You are a strong team player, with a can-do attitude, and highly motivated to participate in Ascendis’ further development and create success with your team.  

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.    

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be skilled in English communication and possess a proactive hands-on attitude in a fast-moving environment.  

Travel: Up to 10-20 days per year. 

Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup  

Apply now. 

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. Please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Hasse Hedberg, VP of Group Accounting & Reporting HAH@ascendispharma.com or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com