Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Ascendis Pharma; Hellerup; 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 in Hellerup, Denmark. You will drive external reporting under IFRS, align with US GAAP and SEC rules, and help develop accounting policies for a global group.

You will manage a six-person team, partner with cross-functional Global Finance, and advance AI-enabled reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in audit and/or accounting.
• Experience with IFRS and preparing accounting memos and annual reports.
• Experience with global groups and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical accounting and reporting area to support Vision 2030.
• Ensure timely and compliant external reporting under IFRS (quarterly and annual).
• Maintain IFRS and US GAAP accounting policies and differences.
• Ensure compliant accounting for leases, contracts, and complex matters.
• Develop IFRS reporting procedures across the group.
• Drive business partnering with Global Finance on technical matters.
• Promote AI and automation in Group Accounting & Reporting for efficiency and controls.

Skills

IFRS accounting standards

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Strong written communication

AI and automation interest

Education

cand.merc.aud.

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

Key competencies:

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.

Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

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.