Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide​.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines​.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Financial Reporting team supporting a dynamic and high-growth organization that is radically changing the biotechnology industry. Moderna is seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as other internal and external reporting requirements.

This position will report to the Executive Director, SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting and Finance Operations, with a dotted reporting line to the Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting and Consolidation. The ideal candidate has a good understanding of US GAAP, can work independently, and has strong problem-solving capabilities.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting all aspects of SEC reporting requirements, including preparation of SEC reporting templates and tie-outs of quarterly and annual filings, earnings releases, and proxy statements.

• Collaborating with the General Ledger (GL) team and other key functions to ensure timely and accurate SEC reporting templates.

• Preparing and updating internal reporting packages, including the CFO deck and entity-level financial statements.

• Participating in the month-end close process for leases, hedges, and intercompany transactions.

• Reviewing contracts for potential accounting implications in collaboration with technical accounting teams.

• Supporting the consolidation process, including remeasurement, translation, journal entry preparation, master data maintenance, and data validation.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Championing ongoing process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Upholding and enhancing strong internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX framework.

• Supporting ad-hoc projects and analysis to prioritize company-wide impact.

• Utilizing digital tools to improve reporting and analysis, aligning with Moderna's innovative and technology-driven approach.

• Acting with dynamic range to seamlessly drive strategy and execution in alignment with Moderna's financial and operational goals.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We obsess over learning: This role involves constant refinement of processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams, making a focus on rapid learning and adaptability critical.

• We push past possible: By championing process improvements and questioning conventional methods, you'll drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions​.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• 4+ years of combined public accounting and/or large public company experience, preferably in biotechnology industry

• Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls (SOX)

• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Chartered Accountant preferred

• Experience working in a big 4 accounting firm, U.S. based public company, and financial systems including SAP S/4 Hana preferred. Workiva experience; a plus

• Proficient in English (written and verbal communication)

• Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functional teams

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

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