Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Ascendis Pharma; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Director to lead the Group Accounting & Reporting team from Hellerup, Denmark. You will direct IFRS external reporting, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with global finance and partners.

The role requires a strong leadership track record, 10+ years in audit or accounting, cand.merc.aud., and excellent English. Travel up to 20 days per year may be expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in audit and/or accounting.
• Bachelor-level or professional degree with cand.merc.aud.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and external reporting for listed companies.
• Experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting is advantageous.
• Ability to lead a global team and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Accounting & Reporting team and drive external IFRS reporting.
• Ensure timely, compliant external reporting under IFRS and SEC rules.
• Develop and maintain IFRS accounting policies and US GAAP differences.
• Oversee complex accounting matters including leases and contracts.
• Drive accounting procedures across the group and partnering with Global Finance.
• Promote AI and automation to improve efficiency, quality, and controls.

Skills

IFRS expertise

External reporting

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI & automation interest

English communication

Education

cand.merc.aud.

Tools

IFRS reporting software

Consolidation software

Job description

Are you passionate about financial reporting? Do you have a strong background in IFRS and external reporting for 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 the next level. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results

You will be joining the Group Accounting & Reporting team, consisting of six colleagues, and will report directly to Hasse Hedberg, VP of Group Accounting & Reporting. In this role, you will lead and develop the team while driving the Group's accounting and external reporting activities. 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, consolidation, SEC reporting, and more
• Developing and maintaining accounting policies under IFRS and differences from 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
• Driving business partnering with the rest of Global Finance on technical accounting matters
• Contributing to the thoughtful use of AI and automation in Group Accounting & Reporting to improve efficiency, quality, controls, and insight generation

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree, preferably cand.merc.aud., and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in audit and/or accounting.

Furthermore, you have:

• A forward-looking and mindful approach
• Efficient problem-solving skills, with the ability to find practical answers to complex issues
• Experience working with IFRS accounting standards and preparing accounting memos and annual reports
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is an advantage
• Experience working within a global group with several foreign entities and accounting frameworks.
• The ability to navigate cross-functional tasks and projects within Finance and collaborate with other departments
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve accounting, reporting, documentation, and ways of working

You are a strong team player with a can-do attitude and are highly motivated to contribute to Ascendis' continued 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 to have a proactive, hands-on attitude in a fast-moving environment.

Travel

Up to 10-20 days per year.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Hasse Hedberg, VP of Group Accounting &Reporting, at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.ascendispharma.com.