Financial Controller/Senior GL Accountant

Merus N.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic Finance & Accounting team in Utrecht. This role involves managing key financial accounting responsibilities while ensuring compliance with SOX and US GAAP. You will prepare monthly accounting transactions, oversee financial documents, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytical, with a strong commitment to accuracy. Join a talented international team in a state-of-the-art facility and enjoy competitive salary, flexible working hours, and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Company bonus

30 days annual holiday

Company events

Qualifications

• Proficient in financial accounting with SOX 404b compliance experience.
• Hands-on, results-driven, with excellent planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute monthly accounting transactions and journal entries.
• Manage SOX controls and ensure compliance with internal guidelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master in Accounting

Master in Business Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Controller for our Finance & Accounting team, based in our Utrecht office. Our team, consisting of five professionals, is dedicated to managing key financial accounting responsibilities for our two entities: the Dutch N.V. and the US Inc.

In this role, you will contribute to preparing and executing detailed monthly accounting transactions, journal entries (including PO and non-PO), ensuring compliance with SOX and US GAAP in predominantly the area of R&D, Clinical and CMC accounting. You’ll provide crucial support to colleagues in both the Netherlands and the US, working closely within the team to meet stringent timelines and requirements for both the N.V. and Inc. books. This position demands a deep understanding of accounting, the ability to oversee the bigger picture, and a commitment to continuous improvement and optimization in our financial operations.

Your role:

• Accounting and Transactions: Prepare and execute monthly accounting transactions, including journal entries for Preclinical, R&D, clinical accruals, drug substance/product accruals, and pre-paid expenses, ensuring detailed tracking and reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• Collaboration and Oversight: Work closely with accounting peers, internal project managers (R&D, Clinical and CMC), and other stakeholders like critical vendors, supply chain and vendor management to align on transactions and track purchase orders (POs) and contracts.
• Review and Approval: Oversee the accuracy of financial documents, including (Pre) Clinical and CMC trackers, and approve the work of others, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• SOX Controls and Internal Audits: Manage and execute SOX controls, ensuring adherence to internal control guidelines, and maintain documentation for audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for internal control and process improvements, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with both internal teams and external specialists, including auditors and SOX specialists, to support financial operations and compliance.

Your profile:

We seek a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. The ideal candidate is hands-on, results-driven, and excels in planning and organization, with advanced Excel skills. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, as recognized by your peers, and have a knack for driving improvements and achieving high output.

• Relevant education on master level in Accounting or (Business) Economics
• Experienced to work with SOX 404b compliance in a US listed public company
• Experienced with integrated audits
• You are proficient in all areas of financial accounting
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Previous work experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or audit practice is advantageous
• You are fluent in Dutch and English
• You are able to work in an international environment across time zones

Why Merus?

We offer a competitive salary and flexible working hours. Our talented international team works in an inspiring area of Utrecht (Utrecht Science Park) in a brand new state-of-the-art facility. We also offer an excellent pension scheme, company bonus, and 30 days’ annual holiday based on a full-time position. We care about team spirit and organize several company events each year.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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