Chief Accountant

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.

Moderna is taking a transformative step forward by establishing a world-class Global Business Services (GBS) center in Warsaw, Poland. The Chief Accountant will serve a critical role in this international hub, supporting the accurate and timely financial close for one or more Moderna legal entities. This individual will ensure both US GAAP and local statutory compliance, build GAAP bridges, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will contribute to operational excellence in financial processes, be a champion of internal controls and SOX compliance, and deliver high-quality statutory reporting. As an individual contributor, the Chief Accountant will work closely with Moderna’s US-based teams and global finance colleagues, shaping the future of accounting operations within a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Maintain general ledgers in compliance with US GAAP and statutory ledgers aligned with local GAAP

• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis

• Build and maintain US-to-local GAAP bridges to underpin statutory financial statements

• Lead the statutory reporting process and manage timely filings and exemptions with local authorities

• Act as a key contributor to Moderna’s monthly and quarterly financial close cycles

• Ensure all close controls meet SOX standards and are supported with robust documentation

• Support both external audits and SOX 404 audits with precision and responsiveness

• Finalize relevant regulatory and statistical reports required in supported jurisdictions

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Partner with Deloitte and external auditors to ensure statutory audits are completed efficiently

• Collaborate with Big Four consultants in the preparation of statutory financials

• Continuously improve the financial close and reporting process to align with SEC filing timelines

• Contribute to the implementation of new accounting-related systems and automation tools

• Perform insightful month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter, and year-over-year flux analysis

• Develop strong business relationships across the US and international Finance functions

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

• We behave like owners. The Chief Accountant will take full responsibility for the integrity of ledgers, statutory reporting, audit preparedness, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires someone who takes initiative beyond the bounds of a traditional job description — identifying improvements, owning outcomes, and driving sustained excellence across complex finance operations.

• We digitize everywhere possible. From enhancing close-cycle efficiency to integrating accounting systems and reporting automation, this position is a natural gateway to influencing Moderna’s digital finance landscape. You'll play a key part in shaping how we leverage data, systems, and automation to scale a global GBS model — and you'll be close to the tools transforming our business, including future applications of Generative AI.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

• 4+ years of public accounting or combined public accounting and industry experience; biotechnology/pharmaceutical Industry experience is a plus

• Experience with preparation of local statutory financial statements in various EU and APAC countries

• Knowledge of life science, as well as commercial and manufacturing accounting transactions

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

• CPA and Big 4 public accounting firm experience preferred

• Possess strong SOX internal controls background

• Experience with financial systems including SAP, Blackline and Microsoft Suite of products

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, willing to “Roll-up your sleeves” to drive and deliver results, meet deadlines and improve processes

• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail

• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work 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

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• 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, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• 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 opportunity in employment 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 consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation 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 [email protected]. 

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