Position summary : Senior Accountant

Hansa Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team in New York City. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the accounting and financial reporting activities of a publicly traded biotechnology company (Nasdaq Stockholm). The position will be responsible for payroll accounting, general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and assisting with reporting internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. Experience with both GAAP and IFRS would also be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, public company experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving biotechnology environment.

This role will be based at our NYC (Manhattan) office when opened and will require the individual to be at a daily commuting distance from NYC on a hybrid schedule.

Key tasks and responsibilities
This job description outlines key responsibilities but does not include all potential tasks or duties.

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis
• Assist with preparation of monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses
• Support implementation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Payroll & Employee Compensation

• Manage and oversee payroll accounting processes, including multi-state payroll reconciliations and related journal entries
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued compensation, payroll taxes, benefits, and employee deductions
• Coordinate with Human Resources and external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Support accounting for employee benefit plans, equity compensation programs, and bonus accruals

Reporting & Public Company Compliance

• Assist with preparation of regulatory filing and quarterly reports
• Prepare supporting schedules and disclosures required for reporting
• Support earnings release preparation and quarterly reporting processes
• Assist with XBRL, disclosure controls, and compliance with public company reporting requirements
• Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements
• Assist with accounting for stock-based compensation, leases, debt instruments, and other complex accounting matters
• Support implementation and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance, if applicable)
• Research and document accounting positions for new transactions and business initiatives

Biotechnology Industry Support

• Assist with accounting for clinical trial accruals, research and development expenses, manufacturing activities, and commercialization efforts
• Coordination with 3PLs
• Support revenue recognition processes and gross-to-net calculations, as applicable
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Human Resources, and Commercial Operations

Special Projects

• Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Support acquisitions, licensing transactions, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives
• Assist in the transition and scaling of finance operations as the company grows

Education and experience requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Between 4 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience and/or public company accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365) and financial reporting tools (FloQast)

Preferred

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry experience
• Experience supporting reporting and public company compliance
• Familiarity with stock-based compensation accounting
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Experience working in a fast-growing or pre-commercial biotechnology company
• Big Four public accounting experience

About you

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity

Estimated salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000 annually. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications, skills and experience of the individual applicant, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographic location of the individual.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives, as well as participation in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, company holidays and well-being benefits.

Location

Hybrid - NYC Office

The process

All applicants should apply on Hansa Biopharma's website to be considered for employment. We do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions or referrals from third party recruiters and staffing agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited referrals.

Attach your CV in English only. Unfortunately, we are unable to review applications made in other languages.

The process is ongoing and we will review applications as they are received.

We look forward to receiving your application - join us and make significant contributions to Hansa Biopharma's research!

Please note: No external recruitment support is required. Only applications received directly will be considered.

Department G&A - 30000 - Finance Locations New York Remote status Hybrid