Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

The Role

The Finance team in Genmab is growing and is now looking for a Senior Manager.

This is a key position within the Accounting Operations Team and a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and ambitious accounting professional. You will be working in a highly motivated team of experienced finance professionals in an organization where we value innovation, determination, integrity, and teamwork.

We seek a candidate who can effectively balance a hands-on approach to daily tasks with the ability to work strategically and holistically in optimizing processes and leading resources.

This hybrid position reports to the Director of Accounting Operations in Copenhagen, Denmark. You will be part of a large global finance team.

Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who will bring solid accounting and leadership experience from similar positions in international companies.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accounting professionals (8-11 team members)

• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide ongoing coaching and development to enhance team capabilities

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Financial Operations Management

• Oversee all general accounting operations in US and Europe, including but not limited to GL management, month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and journal entries

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Review and approve reconciliations, and various financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal controls, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)

• Lead internal and external audit processes, working closely with auditors to address any queries and ensure smooth audits

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks related to accounting operations

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership

• Analyze financial performance, trends, and variances; provide insights and recommendations to drive business decisions

• Collaborate with other departments to understand and manage financial impacts of business initiatives

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Lead system implementations, upgrades, or improvements related to the general ledger and other financial systems

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and actively improve them as necessary

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred

Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role

Additionally:

- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS

- Proficiency with accounting software (preferably SAP, but not a must) and advanced Excel skills

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- Proactive in identifying and addressing accounting issues

- Strong communication skills - both oral and written

- A team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Scientists, Trial Managers, Data Managers, Clinicians, vendors labs) to support product development strategy

This position offers a rewarding opportunity for an accounting leader to make a significant impact by driving efficient processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO™) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website. 

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