Senior Accounting Manager

Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students as a spin-off from the University of Zurich, Molecular Partners AG is a thriving and steadily growing clinical stage biotech company located in Zurich-Schlieren (Switzerland) with 160 highly qualified employees. In order to advance modern medicine and significantly improve the management of serious diseases, we have developed and successfully established a powerful new class of potent, specific and versatile small protein therapies, called DARPin therapeutics. The continuous development of a broad portfolio of therapeutic product candidates in oncology, radio-ligand therapy and ophthalmology based on the company’s proprietary DARPin platform allowed a successful listing of the company on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq (ticker: MOLN). Next to our own pipeline of drug candidates we have entered into collaborations with leading international pharmaceutical companies, including AbbVie, Amgen, Oranomed and Novartis. Our highly dedicated, multi-disciplined team is committed to bringing novel, life-changing treatments to patients by leveraging our innovative technology platform. We seek passionate, creative, and dynamic individuals to join our mission to transform the therapeutic landscape.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accounting Manager to join our Finance team, reporting to the Director, Accounting & Controlling. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and accounting operations, with a strong hands-on focus on the day-to-day execution of accounting and close activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with strong accounting skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting;
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses, ensuring compliance with internal policies, Swiss GAAP and IFRS;
• Drive innovation and identify areas for automation to simplify business processes and process optimization to enhance efficiency and scalability
  Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, and audit-ready documentation;
• Review and prepare subsidiaries in ensuring accuracy of monthly closings;
• Work closely together with the accounting staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support;
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls;
• Partner with the SOX team to ensure controls are operating effectively within key accounting processes;
• Support external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responses to auditor inquiries, and remediation of identified issues;
• Assist with technical accounting research and the implementation of new accounting standards as needed;
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices across all accounting activities;
• Participate in special projects, financial analyses, and ad-hoc reporting as requested.
• Support VAT compliance and submissions, ensuring adherence to current regulations;

• Relevant education achievements within accounting such as an education as a Finance and Accounting Specialist, a Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA or equivalent certification is a plus;
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience with pharma/biotech is a plus;
• Good understanding of Swiss GAAP FER and/or IFRS and internal control frameworks;
• Experience with consolidations and group accounting treatment
• Experience managing or supporting month-end close processes and financial statement preparation;
• High attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving capabilities;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and reporting tools such as Power BI and Workiva is beneficial;
• Proficiency in English (oral/written) is required; German/Swiss German is a big asset.

This position summary is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

This position summary is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Partnership and collaboration are at the core of our company, our research activities and our product candidates. Molecular Partners offers an international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with outstanding individuals from numerous disciplines, who contribute to our shared goals of scientific excellence, respectful teamwork and personal aspiration. We foster true innovation and creative thinking to advance our therapeutic product candidates and continue to be inspired by the difference we can make for our patients. At Molecular Partners you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues and a true purpose. If you are interested in working at Molecular Partners, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via our career portal.

We only accept online applications.

Please note Molecular Partners AG operates a list of preferred recruitment partners. For those partners who have no valid, signed agreement in place with Molecular Partners AG, all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Molecular Partners AG (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or related companies) are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees.

Molecular Partners AG, Wagistrasse 14, CH-8952 Zurich-Schlieren, Switzerland.

www.molecularpartners.com