Assistant Controller

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc. is a global leader in cell biology and cell engineering, leveraging advanced technologies such as CRISPR to support groundbreaking discoveries in Life Sciences and Drug Development. Our headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, spans over 30,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art wet lab and office space, serving as a hub for advanced R&D and global logistics. We also maintain operations in China, USA, and France to serve customers worldwide.

As part of our continued global expansion, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this hands-on role will support financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and management reporting. The successful candidate will support the Controller with month-end and year-end reporting, SR&ED claims, GST/PST filings, management reporting, sales analysis, commission calculations, Power BI reporting, and financial planning. This position is well suited to a CPA with strong technical accounting skills who is comfortable working across both financial accounting and analysis in a hands-on environment..

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules.
• Prepare GST/HST and PST returns and remittances and support other tax and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the financial portion of SR&ED tax credit claims, including eligible expenditures, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support external accountants, year-end audits, corporate tax filings, and government reviews.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models.
• Perform revenue, gross margin, expense, profitability, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and reconcile sales data to accounting and operational systems.
• Calculate and review quarterly sales commissions for North American and international sales teams.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, management reports, and KPIs.
• Prepare financial presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for senior management.
• Support multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, inventory, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and finance processes.
• Provide guidance and review support to accounting team members.
• Support the Controller with ad hoc analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• The following experience would be considered an asset:
• SR&ED tax credit claims and related financial documentation.
• GST/HST and PST compliance.
• Biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, or another R&D-intensive business.
• Multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Inventory or cost accounting.
• International operations.
• Strong Power BI dashboard development and data visualization skills.

Compensation

• Salary CAD $90,000 – $100,000 base, commensurate with education, qualification and experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Extended group health & dental benefits

*We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.