Finance Operations Associate - Temporary Contract - Job ID: TCFO

Ascendis Pharma A/S; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Finance Operations Associate based in Princeton to support invoices, expense management, POs, and corporate card processes. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with IFRS knowledge and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with multiple functions in a fast-growing biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience with IFRS and revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with collaboration.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels of management.
• Pharma/Biotech experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably D365.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Support expense management including auditing, accruals, and training the business.
• Support Expense Management mailboxes
• Support Purchase Order Process including creation, maintenance, and training
• Support Corporate Credit Card process including issuance, maintenance and error handling

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Pharma/Biotech experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

D365 ERP

Accounting software

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills

The Finance Operations Associate is based in Princeton and reports directly to the Director, Finance Operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience include the following:

• 1-3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field of study.
• Experience with IFRS, with detailed understanding of accounting methods, reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical, proactive problem-solving skills, and collaboration skills critical to the role.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate issues and solutions to all levels of management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple functional areas in a collaborative, team environment.
• Experience within Pharma/Biotech industry is preferred
• Experience with ERP and accounting system, preferably D365

Key Responsibilities:

• Support processing invoices and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Support Expense Management including auditing, accruals, and providing training and support to the business.
• Support with Expense Management mailboxes
• Support Purchase Order Process including creation, maintenance, and training
• Support Corporate Credit Card process including issuance, maintenance and error handling

The estimated salary range for this position is $35 - $40 hourly.Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits will be dependent on role and provided by the employer of record for this contract role.