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 Internal Audit and SOX compliance team at the heart of its global operations. As a Principal Accountant, you will lead the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring best-in-class SOX compliance across all global financial and business activities. You’ll act with urgency to safeguard Moderna’s assets and collaborate across departments to enhance the internal control environment. This role demands ownership, agility, and a mindset of continuous improvement — with the long-term opportunity to pivot into other areas of Finance and Accounting within Moderna’s dynamic and growing business.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
Your key responsibilities will be:
Overseeing comprehensive SOX risk assessments in line with Section 404 and ICFR requirements
Managing the planning, execution, and documentation of SOX testing across business and select IT processes
Collaborating with external auditors and co-sourced SOX testing teams for aligned and efficient execution
Coordinating third-party providers for SOX testing, escalating issues promptly and ensuring timely resolution
Driving annual and quarterly SOX audit procedures across global operations
Building strong partnerships with control owners to ensure timely testing, certification, and issue resolution
Supporting implementation and tracking of remediation plans, including root cause analysis
Maintaining the centralized SOX compliance solution and documentation repository
Your responsibilities will also include:
Providing SOX training and support to process owners, ensuring documentation is current and compliant
Collaborating with Digital teams to explore opportunities for automating internal controls
Supporting internal audit and enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives as needed
Identifying gaps in controls and leading efforts to strengthen the company’s internal control environment
Driving continuous improvement in audit and compliance processes, ensuring both agility and long-term impact
Remaining open to future rotation into broader Finance and Accounting functions, depending on business needs
Engaging with emerging tools and platforms, including opportunities to explore applications of Generative AI in audit and compliance processes
The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:
We behave like owners. You will take full accountability for the effectiveness of SOX and audit processes, working autonomously while building trust and collaboration across departments.
We push past possible to be the best version of Moderna. You will challenge existing processes, seek innovative compliance strategies, and pursue improvement initiatives that go beyond traditional internal audit roles. This mindset will also prepare you for potential future roles within Moderna’s broader Finance and Accounting ecosystem.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
5-8+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, financial reporting, or a related field, with a proven record in audit roles
Experience in a Big Four public accounting firm or similar audit/compliance role within the biotech/pharma industry
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, and global financial reporting standards
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):
High ethical standards, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Proactive, responsive and timely problem solver
Must be able to multitask and pivot fearlessly
Strong attention to detail and deadline driven
A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Pay & Benefits
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.
Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
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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