Senior Accountant

Cambridge, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11244 

Company Summary

BioNTech is a Nasdaq based Germany-based global biotechnology company with U.S. offices in Cambridge, MA, Gaithersburg, MD, and Berkeley Heights, NJ that focuses on developing cancer therapeutics, including individualized immunotherapy, as well as vaccines for infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The company's oncology pipeline contains several classes of drugs, including mRNA-based drugs to encode antigens, neoantigens, cytokines, and antibodies; cell therapies; bispecific antibodies; antibody conjugates and small-molecule immunomodulators. BioNTech is partnered with several large pharmaceutical companies, including Roche, Pfizer, BMS and Genmab. Comirnaty (COVID-19 vaccine) is its first commercialized product.

About the role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated self-starter who is ready to make an impact in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will primarily be responsible for preparation of monthly reconciliations, monthly internal controls, maintenance of financial systems, and ad hoc projects. The Senior Accountant will bring an expertise in accounting, financial reporting and internal controls, prioritization skills and with a focus on client service.

Your contribution:

•    Performance of monthly general ledger procedures for assigned areas, including processing journal entries, and preparation of supporting schedules, analyses and documentation 
•    Monthly reconciliation and analysis related to specific balance sheet accounts including, but not limited to accruals, inventory, collaboration agreements, intercompany transactions, equity, and other accounts as appropriate adhering to established deadlines to ensure a timely close
•    Coordinate with other business units to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information
•    Assist with month/quarterly internal and external reporting requirements and analyses
•    Understand and maintain internal control documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) and ensure responsibilities are performed in accordance with appropriate accounting rules, SOX, and internal control requirements
•    Assist in preparation of annual audits and quarterly reviews, including interaction with external and internal auditors
•    Actively participate in both system and process improvements by monitoring assigned areas for process improvements to ensure efficiency
•    Prepare the internal and external reporting requirements and analysis
•    Collaborate with German colleagues to resolve technical accounting issues, including third party agreements, adoption of new standards, and general corporate accounting matters, especially as they relate to disclosure requirements
•    Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to identify, drive, and optimize the implementation of processes, standardization, and automation. 
•    Responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting package
•    Analyze fluctuations from month to month based on historic trend analysis in partnership with the budget, planning, and analysis team
•    Collaborate with Global Financial Reporting team to ensure appropriate disclosures in 20-F Annual and Quarterly filings
•    Assist in ERP implementation
•    Mentor and assist staff accountant
•    Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
•    Other tasks and ad hoc projects as assigned

     
A good match:

•    Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in accounting 
•    A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a publicly listed global commercial company, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences or biotech industries. 
•    Internal controls (SOX) experience 
•    Knowledge of IFRS 
•    Curiosity to improve existing processes and implement with global and local stakeholders.  
•    Collaborative and consultative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
•    Ability to follow instructions for multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
•    Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills 
•    Ability to work independently as well as with other groups across the business 

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience with SAP S4/Hana preferred 

Expected Pay Range: $113,600 - $181,600/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).  *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Your Benefits:

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.
 

Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.

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