Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Director, Group Accounting & Reporting Do you enjoy getting to the bottom of complex accounting questions? Do you bring deep technical expertise and seek a dynamic environment where you can help shape how things are done? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Director or Senior Director of Group Accounting & Reporting. We are seeking Someone who enjoys working in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are part of everyday life. We are looking for someone who enjoys that pace and chooses it deliberately. You like having a hand in how things develop, and you are curious about new ways to solve a problem. When priorities shift, you enjoy working out what matters most and helping your team move forward. You bring structure and sound judgement, stay close to the detail when needed, and make complex issues easier for colleagues to understand. You take satisfaction in sharing knowledge and seeing the team succeed. You will be joining the Group Accounting & Reporting team, consisting of six colleagues, and will report directly to Hasse Hedberg, VP of Group Accounting & Reporting. In this role, you will lead and develop the team while driving the Group's accounting and external reporting activities. You will be based in Hellerup. Your key responsibilities will be: • Heading the technical accounting and reporting area to support our Vision 2030 • Timely and compliant filing of external financial reporting under IFRS (quarterly and annual report) • Ensure external reporting compliance in line with IFRS and SEC rules, using our advanced software setup for consolidation, SEC reporting, and more • Develop and maintain accounting policies under IFRS and differences to US GAAP • Ensure compliant accounting treatment of complex accounting and reporting matters, including leases, material contracts, share-based payment arrangements, partnerships, and more • Develop and establish IFRS reporting procedures across the group • Drive business partnering with the rest of Global Finance on technical accounting matters • Contribute to the thoughtful use of AI and automation in Group Accounting & Reporting to improve efficiency, quality, controls, and insight generation. Qualifications and Skills: You have: • A forward-looking and mindful approach • Efficient problem-solving skills, with the ability to find practical answers to complex issues • Experience working with IFRS accounting standards and preparing accounting memos and annual reports • Experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is an advantage • Experience working within a global group with several foreign entities and accounting frameworks. • The ability to navigate cross-functional tasks and projects within Finance and collaborate with other departments • Strong writing and communication skills • Interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve accounting, reporting, documentation, and ways of working. Key competencies: You are a strong team player with a can-do attitude and are highly motivated to contribute to Ascendis’ continued development and create success with your team. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key. To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be skilled in English communication and to have a proactive, hands-on attitude in a fast-moving environment. Travel: Up to 10-20 days per year. Office: Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup