Senior Manager/Associate Director, Accounting EMEA

Scholar Rock, Inc.; Dublin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Scholar Rock is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director Accounting to lead the monthly close for EMEA entities (CH, IE, DE, and future markets) and coordinate with the global accounting team to meet close timelines. The role focuses on robust GTN processes, internal controls, and external reporting alignment.

The successful candidate will excel in a fast-evolving environment, analyze existing processes, and implement improvements while maintaining a collaborative, organized approach in a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Big 4 experience a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS is required.
• ERP knowledge (NetSuite, SAP) is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English required; other European languages are an asset.

Aufgaben

• Manage monthly close for EMEA entities in line with global processes.
• Implement and maintain robust GTN accounting processes with reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end financial schedules for internal and external reporting.
• Partner with Accounts Payable for EMEA.
• Support Concur tool for EMEA employees.
• Maintain accounting policies including SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Perform balance sheet analyses and reconciliations.
• Support intercompany flows and external firm coordination.
• Provide RTR/RTP support for EMEA and assist with ad hoc projects.

Kenntnisse

Financial accounting

US GAAP/IFRS

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Scholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases where muscle atrophy remains a critical unmet need.

As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the biopharmaceutical company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more about our neuromuscular franchise at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the VP, Finance EMEA, the Senior Manager (SM)/ Associate Director (AD) Accounting will manage the monthly close process and ensure timelines are met. The SM/AD Accounting will serve as the primary coordinator for the monthly close across EMEA entities (CH, IE, DE, and future markets), partnering closely with the global accounting team in alignment with the company close calendar. The SM/AD Accounting will establish and maintain processes to ensure compliance with SOX and external reporting requirements.

The position requires the ability to excel in a rapidly evolving environment, analyze existing processes, and propose and implement improvements. The successful candidate will maintain a positive, collaborative attitude while staying well organized in a fast‑paced, high‑growth setting.

This role requires strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail, and a strong sense of teamwork, and will help build a critical function at a growing, evolving, multi‑product biotechnology company.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage a timely close process for both revenue and OPEX for EMEA entities in line with global accounting processes.
• Implement and maintain robust Gross-to-Net (GTN) accounting processes (including rebates, clawbacks, etc.), with reconciliation of related balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and compile month‑end financial schedules for internal management and external reporting purposes.
• Partner with the Accounts Payable team for EMEA.
• Support the Concur tool for EMEA employees.
• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, including SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Perform detailed account analyses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support intercompany financial flows.
• Provide statutory accounting support and coordinate with external firms.
• Serve as the go‑to person for RTR and RTP for EMEA.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed (e.g., cash collection, payroll accounting).

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 5-7 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Big 4 experience is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS is required.
• ERP (NetSuite, SAP) knowledge is a strong plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Strong Excel and general computer skills are required.
• Experience working in a public company is preferred.
• Life sciences industry experience is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Additional European languages are an asset.

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees