Senior Accountant

About us

Hansa Biopharma is a fast-growing, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering the development and commercialization of innovative, lifesaving and life altering treatments for patients with acute or complex immune disorders.

Our broad therapeutic pipeline based on the company’s proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform has potential to address serious unmet medical needs in autoimmune diseases, gene therapy, and transplantation.

By empowering our people we move our projects forward with high speed, efficiency and scientific excellence. We strive to attract leading talent from around the world, broaden our network of partners and establish a presence in key markets around the world. There are many opportunities for highly qualified, motivated, and passionate team players to join us on our exciting journey.

Hansa Biopharma was founded in 2007, with the corporate headquarters in Lund, Sweden and has operations in other European countries and in the US. The Company has been listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm from 2007 to 2015 and on the Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015.

Position summary : Senior Accountant

Hansa Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team in New York City. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the accounting and financial reporting activities of a publicly traded biotechnology company (Nasdaq Stockholm). The position will be responsible for payroll accounting, general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and assisting with reporting internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. Experience with both GAAP and IFRS would also be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, public company experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving biotechnology environment.

This role will be based at our NYC (Manhattan) office when opened and will require the individual to be at a daily commuting distance from NYC on a hybrid schedule.

Key tasks and responsibilities
This job description outlines key responsibilities but does not include all potential tasks or duties.

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and supporting schedules

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis

• Assist with preparation of monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses

• Support implementation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Payroll & Employee Compensation

• Manage and oversee payroll accounting processes, including multi-state payroll reconciliations and related journal entries

• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued compensation, payroll taxes, benefits, and employee deductions

• Coordinate with Human Resources and external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

• Support accounting for employee benefit plans, equity compensation programs, and bonus accruals

Reporting & Public Company Compliance

• Assist with preparation of regulatory filing and quarterly reports

• Prepare supporting schedules and disclosures required for reporting

• Support earnings release preparation and quarterly reporting processes

• Assist with XBRL, disclosure controls, and compliance with public company reporting requirements

• Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements

• Assist with accounting for stock-based compensation, leases, debt instruments, and other complex accounting matters

• Support implementation and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance, if applicable)

• Research and document accounting positions for new transactions and business initiatives

Biotechnology Industry Support

• Assist with accounting for clinical trial accruals, research and development expenses, manufacturing activities, and commercialization efforts

• Coordination with 3PLs

• Support revenue recognition processes and gross-to-net calculations, as applicable

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Human Resources, and Commercial Operations

Special Projects

• Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives

• Support acquisitions, licensing transactions, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives

• Assist in the transition and scaling of finance operations as the company grows

Education and experience requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Between 4 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience

• Public accounting experience and/or public company accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting requirements

• Experience with payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365) and financial reporting tools (FloQast)

Preferred

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA

• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry experience

• Experience supporting reporting and public company compliance

• Familiarity with stock-based compensation accounting

• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls

• Experience working in a fast-growing or pre-commercial biotechnology company

• Big Four public accounting experience
  

About you

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity
  

Our culture and values

Working at Hansa is more than a job for us, and our culture is characterised by pride — pride in what we do, in our company, and in what we have achieved and will accomplish for patients around the world.
Our culture is built on our core values: Accountability, Courage, Integrity, and Pioneering. These values guide how we work, collaborate, and make decisions every day.

We know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the countries and communities in which we operate and ultimately the patients we exist to serve.

Reasons to join the Hansa Team

• A position in a company that envisions life changing outcomes for patients with acute or serious immune mediated conditions.

• The chance to be part of an innovative R&D-driven organisation with a strong desire to make a difference for people.

• An opportunity to build a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with global outreach.

• An open-minded and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work.

Hansa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Estimated salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000 annually. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications, skills and experience of the individual applicant, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographic location of the individual. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives, as well as participation in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, company holidays and well-being benefits.

Location

Hybrid - NYC Office

The process

All applicants should apply on Hansa Biopharma’s website to be considered for employment. We do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions or referrals from third party recruiters and staffing agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited referrals.

Attach your CV in English only. Unfortunately, we are unable to review applications made in other languages.

The process is ongoing and we will review applications as they are received.

We look forward to receiving your application – join us and make significant contributions to Hansa Biopharma´s research!

Please note: No external recruitment support is required. Only applications received directly will be considered.