Associate Director, GL Accounting

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

For the expansion of our US Finance team, argenx is seeking a hands-on Associate Director, GL Accounting. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role involves managing the operational month-end close process, guiding senior staff accountants and the AP team, and collaborating with the Revenue team to improve the Order to Cash process in the US. The ideal candidate will have strong financial accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience with internal control policies to ensure SOX compliance. Join us and take ownership of your role in a dynamic and growing team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead US GL team (excluding Revenue team) and coordinate with Group Finance team to manage GL accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting, including but not limited to preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities including lease accounting, fixed assets and capitalized software accounting, major AP accruals, etc.

• Work closely with his/her Manager and Internal Control team to develop and maintain process and procedures in accordance with a SOX compliant internal controls environment

• Assist with the semi-monthly regular & ad hoc special payroll processing, prepare and/or review payroll journal entries for regular, stock, and expat payroll

• As a key member from US finance team, assist in the identification and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and automation of accounting processes. Bring vision/innovation to the GL accounting process to support more effective control and more timely reporting and to ensure global processes are followed

• Support internal and external auditors in their annual audit, quarterly review, and SOX review procedures

• Collaborate with FP&A to support budget vs actual analysis and other overall department goals and objectives

• Proactively stay current on technical accounting and reporting matters under US GAAP and IFRS

• Cross-train on different areas of accounting to serve as a backup in cases of vacations or leaves

• Participate in supporting the preparation of financial information for ad-hoc request, support business development, and execute on special projects as needed

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8+ years of progressive senior accounting experience with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a publicly traded company environment

• CPA required and IFRS experience preferred

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and SOX Section 404

• Experienced leader, problem solver and mentor to team, with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects and related deliverables in a fast-paced environment

• A motivated self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, who has a strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle Fusion skills/experience required

• Expat payroll and stock option/RSU payroll accounting experience preferred and Biotech/Life Sciences experience either in industry or exposure through public accounting preferred

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