OTC Controller

Are you passionate about driving high-quality, scalable Order-to-Cash (OTC) finance operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where international collaboration and finance launch readiness are key?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new OTC controller.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate OTC controller to join our growing Global Finance team. You will play a key role in operating, controlling and optimizing the OTC processes in new and existing markets from a group perspective. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with global colleagues as well as external partners to ensure that OTC processes are efficient and compliant.

You will be joining our newly established Order-to-Cash team, and report directly to Noomi Henning, Head of OTC Finance Operations. You will be based in Hellerup, Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant global revenue accounting and related operational OTC finance processes across markets and partners

• Participation in cross-functional new market/product launch projects

• Maintain OTC master data quality and ERP (D365FO) accuracy

• Support Finance stakeholders in IFRS and SOX compliance as well as VAT and tax requirements

• Maintain and continuously improve global OTC process documentation

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a Bachelor or Master in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar – and/or 5-10 years of proven experience in accounting, preferably in the pharma industry.

Furthermore, you have:

• An analytical mindset with an organized approach to problem-solving

• High standard of accuracy, along with attention to deadlines and internal controls

• Experience with and an interest in financial systems, preferably Microsoft D365FO

• Familiarity with IFRS standards and international VAT/tax issues (advantage)

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be stakeholder oriented, a good listener and communicator. It is essential that you balance hands-on accounting with strong problem-solving abilities and are able to manage complex financial processes.

Travel: App. 2-10 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Noomi Henning, Head of OTC Finance Operations, [email protected]

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.