Sr. 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Moderna’s dynamic and rapidly scaling accounting team as a Senior Accountant, General Ledger Accounting, based in Warsaw, Poland. Reporting to the Manager, General Ledger Accounting, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations through the monthly and quarterly close cycles. You will focus on key areas such as fixed assets, accruals, and general accounting operations while operating within a high-performance, collaborative environment. The role demands someone with strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, attention to detail, and the flexibility to pivot in a fast-paced biotech setting. With touchpoints across internal stakeholders in Capital Projects, FP&A, Manufacturing, Procurement, and International Finance, this position provides a front-row seat to the evolution of Moderna’s global financial footprint.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Executing month-end and quarter-end accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliations for corporate areas such as fixed assets and accruals

• Supporting the preparation of internal and external reporting deliverables with robust variance analyses and account commentary

• Applying company accounting policies to ensure compliance with US GAAP and alignment with SOX 404 controls

• Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to clarify accounting implications of transactions

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Collaborating with global, cross-functional teams to standardize and align financial close processes

• Assisting in audit processes by delivering high-quality schedules and documentation for both financial and SOX audits

• Driving continuous improvements and contributing to special projects and financial reporting initiatives

• Identifying and implementing automation opportunities or system enhancements to improve efficiency and data integrity

• Building and sustaining effective working relationships across Capital Projects, FP&A, procurement, manufacturing, and international teams

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

• We pivot fearlessly in the face of new data: In a role that demands agility, you'll embrace change and adapt quickly during each financial cycle and process transformation.

• We digitize everywhere possible: With a focus on automation and system improvements, you'll bring a digital-first mindset to optimize financial workflows and increase accuracy.

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required and CPA preferred

• 4+ 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 and Blackline preferred

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

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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