# Finance Operations Associate - Temporary Contract - Job ID: TCFO at Ascendis Pharma

> United States · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/workable%3Aascendis-pharma%3A85B83948A9 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Ascendis Pharma](https://alderhq.app/companies/ascendis-pharma)
- Location text: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States")
- Posted: 2026-08-28 (75 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-11 · last verified: 2026-11-11
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://apply.workable.com/j/85B83948A9

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $73k–$83k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 4774): p25 $34k, median $48k, p75 $96k

## Description (the employer's text)

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills

The Finance Operations Associate is based in Princeton and reports directly to the Director, Finance Operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience include the following:

- 1-3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field of study.
- Experience with IFRS, with detailed understanding of accounting methods, reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
- Strong analytical, proactive problem-solving skills, and collaboration skills critical to the role.
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate issues and solutions to all levels of management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple functional areas in a collaborative, team environment.
- Experience within Pharma/Biotech industry is preferred
- Experience with ERP and accounting system, preferably D365
### Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

- Support processing invoices and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Support Expense Management including auditing, accruals, and providing training and support to the business.
- Support with Expense Management mailboxes
- Support Purchase Order Process including creation, maintenance, and training
- Support Corporate Credit Card process including issuance, maintenance and error handling
The estimated salary range for this position is $35 - $40 hourly. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

### A note to recruiters

We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources 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.

### Benefits

Benefits will be dependent on role and provided by the employer of record for this contract role.

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