Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Ascendis Pharma; København; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Group Accounting & Reporting. Based in Hellerup, you will lead the Group Accounting & Reporting team, drive IFRS and external reporting, and shape accounting policies across the group.

Strong English communication and a proactive, hands-on attitude are essential in a fast-moving environment. You will oversee complex accounting matters, coordinate with Global Finance, and contribute to Vision 2030 through improved processes and

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS accounting standards and preparing memos and annual reports.
• Experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting is an advantage.
• Ability to navigate a global group with multiple foreign entities and frameworks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Accounting & Reporting team (6 colleagues).
• Drive external reporting under IFRS; quarterly and annual filings.
• Ensure IFRS and SEC reporting compliance; manage consolidation workflows.
• Develop IFRS accounting policies and address US GAAP differences.
• Oversee complex accounting matters including leases, contracts, and share-based payments.
• Establish IFRS reporting procedures across the group; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with Global Finance on technical accounting matters.
• Promote AI and automation to improve efficiency, controls, and insights.

Skills

IFRS accounting

US GAAP exposure

financial reporting

cross-functional collaboration

english communication

AI and automation

Job description

Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of complex accounting questions? Do you bring deep technical expertise and seek a dynamic environment where you can help shape how things are done? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Director or Senior Director of Group Accounting & Reporting.

We are seeking

Someone who enjoys working in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are part of everyday life. We are looking for someone who enjoys that pace and chooses it deliberately. You like having a hand in how things develop, and you are curious about new ways to solve a problem. When priorities shift, you enjoy working out what matters most and helping your team move forward. You bring structure and sound judgement, stay close to the detail when needed, and make complex issues easier for colleagues to understand. You take satisfaction in sharing knowledge and seeing the team succeed. 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
• Develop and maintain 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
• Develop and establish IFRS reporting procedures across the group
• Drive business partnering with the rest of Global Finance on technical accounting matters
• Contribute to the thoughtful use of AI and automation in Group Accounting & Reporting to improve efficiency, quality, controls, and insight generation.

Qualifications and Skills

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 US 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.