Assistant Controller

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team and support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.

The Assistant Controller partners closely with Operational Finance and cross-functional teams to support close processes, audits, budgeting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team while contributing to a growing, complex organization.

About our Finance Team

You’ll join a collaborative Global Finance team that works closely across borders to support a developing, complex organization. Our Bothell‑based team operates hybrid, with shared onsite days and regular team touchpoints to stay connected and aligned. It’s a high‑energy environment where partnership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for U.S. entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.

• Ensure preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal guidelines.

• Maintain compliance with lease accounting standards (IFRS 16) and internal control requirements, including J-SOX.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and support timely issue resolution.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and CAPEX reporting in collaboration with operational teams.

• Lead sales and use tax activities and support preparation of U.S. tax and property tax schedules.

• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and control across accounting operations.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.

• Support ERP and accounting system enhancements and implementations.

• Partner with Finance leadership on special projects and strategic initiatives.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly encouraged.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a management role.

• Experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or similarly complex environments preferred.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

• CPA certification preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 is a plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.

• High ethical standards and strong attention to detail.

Formalities

Location: Bothell, WA
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Compensation Range: $124,320 – $170,940

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.