Principal Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

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 accounting team supporting a dynamic and high-growth organization that is radically transforming the biotechnology industry. As a Principal Accountant, General Ledger (GL) Accounting, you will be based in Warsaw, Poland, reporting to the Manager, General Ledger Accounting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing key general ledger processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial close activities in areas such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other general accounting functions.

You will apply Moderna’s accounting policies to maintain an accurate, high-quality, and efficient monthly and quarterly financial close process, supporting external SEC reporting timelines and ensuring compliance with SOX controls and US GAAP. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a strong team player, and able to pivot fearlessly in a fast-paced environment.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute accounting processes, transactions, and reconciliations for key corporate areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial close activities.

• Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams to support consistency and alignment in accounting processes.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting deliverables, including detailed fluctuation analysis and commentary for relevant balance sheet accounts.

• Research and apply company accounting policies while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance technical knowledge and process efficiencies.

• Support internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX 404 and other regulatory requirements.

• Assist in audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation to support financial and SOX audits.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and reporting initiatives as needed.

• Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners in FP&A, HR, manufacturing, procurement, international finance, and other functions.

• Communicate the accounting implications of transactions to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.

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

• We pivot fearlessly – The ability to adapt to evolving priorities and regulations is critical in this role. You will be expected to navigate changing financial requirements while maintaining compliance and efficiency.

• We digitize everywhere possible – Given the complexity and scale of our global operations, leveraging automation and technology to improve efficiency in accounting processes will be an integral part of this role.

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required and CPA preferred

• 4-5+ years of combined public accounting and/or large public company experience, preferably in biotechnology industry

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404

• Experience with financial systems including SAP S/4 Hana (Fixed Asset module) and Blackline preferred

• FA Rollforward analysis experience preferred

• Proficiency in English

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

• Proactive, responsive and timely problem solver

• Must be able to multitask and pivot fearlessly

• Strong attention to detail and deadline driven

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams

• A desire to be 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 [email protected].

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