General information

Reference

2024-165

Information about Molecular Partners AG

Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the design and development of DARPin therapeutics for medical challenges other drug modalities cannot readily address. Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students from the University of Zurich, we are a team of about 180 dedicated and passionate colleagues with operations in Switzerland and the U.S. DARPin (Designed Ankyrin Repeat Protein) therapeutics are a new class of custom-built protein drugs based on natural binding proteins that open new dimensions of multi-functionality and multi-target specificity in drug design.

DARPin therapeutics have been clinically validated across several therapeutic areas, including oncology, ophthalmology and virology, and we have programs in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, spanning immuno-oncology and targeted Radio-DARPin therapy.

Through our 20 years of leadership and experience with DARPins, as well as through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis and Orano Med, we are committed to bringing novel, life-changing therapies to patients.

We seek passionate, creative, and dynamic individuals to join us on our mission.

Position description

Position title

Director Accounting & Controlling (100%)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Director Accounting and Controlling as an addition to our Finance Team.

This challenging and diverse position will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Ensure Accurate Financial Reporting:

• Oversee all company accounts, prepare all consolidations, while ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS;
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes, including the preparation of external reporting for tax and statutory accounts as well as SEC reporting;

2. Collaborate on Audits and Compliance:

• Manage group and statutory audits with external auditors, ensure compliance with internal control policies and SoX requirements, tax regulations;

3. Lead and Manage the Accounting Team:

• Oversee a team of accountants, manage the accounts payable process and actively participating in accounting tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily operations;

4. Other Financial responsibilities:

• Financial oversight over subsidiary companies, treasury activities such as cash planning and main contact for our banking partners;
• Be the finance lead in our employee share participation programs;
• Be a sparring partner for payroll team:

5. Support Strategic Initiatives:

• Assist with presenting financial reports to executives and stakeholders;
• Optimizing processes and systems, and suggesting improvements for the accounting system and payables;

Requirements

For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated individual bringing along:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business;
• Min 10 years of relevant professional experience in Consolidation Accounting under IFRS, and a strong technical background in accounting and controlling;
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing finance teams;
• Experience in working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel and Workiva / Wdesk;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Experience in a biotech / life-sciences environment is a Plus;
• Exceptional attention to detail without losing the overall picture;
• Able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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.

Our offer

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 moving beyond boundaries, focusing on what matters, and contributing to our community. 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!

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Position location

Job location

Switzerland, Zürich, Schlieren

Preferred head hunter clause

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