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 Abb Vie, 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. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. 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.

• Oversee 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;
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, and audit-ready documentation;
• 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;
• Contribute to system improvements, automation initiatives, and process optimization to enhance efficiency and scalability;
• 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.
• Review of VAT entries to ensure compliance with current regulations and preparation of VAT submissions to authorities.

• Relevant education achievements within accounting such as an education as a Finance and Accounting Specialist a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA or equivalent certification (e.g. Sachbearbeiter:in Rechnungswesen; Fachausweis Rechnungswesen; CAS/DAS Accounting/Controlling) is a plus;
• 6-8 years (Manager) or 8+ years (Senior Manager) 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 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 job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the organization.

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