Assistant Controller

Who We Are

At Luminultra, we don’t just test for microbes, we bring clarity to uncertainty. Our tools and services empower industries to get the insights they need to act with speed, precision and confidence.

As a global leader in applied molecular diagnostics, we support organizations across the water, energy and food sectors - where microbial risks can threaten safety, compliance and operational performance. Through our suite of innovative testing solutions and expert services, we equip frontline teams with the insights they need to make high-stakes decisions quickly and accurately. Behind every test result is a deeper purpose: to help industries and communities thrive. From detecting early-stage contamination in food production, to ensuring asset integrity in complex industrial systems, to identifying pathogens in water networks, our work is about keeping essential operations moving with less risk and greater resilience.

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Luminultra has grown into a globally recognized company with a team located across Canada, the U.S., the UK and France. We’re united by a shared vision: a resilient world where industries and communities thrive with clarity and control over microbial risks.

Join us and be part of an innovative, collaborative team that shows up every day - for our customers, and for each other.

Where You’ll Work

This is a remote role based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. You’ll work from home most of the time, with occasional in-office days for collaboration, meetings, or team events. We are open to candidates in or near the Fredericton area, or remotely within NB, NS, or ON.

What You Will Do

Luminultra is recruiting an Assistant Controller to join our dynamic Finance team.

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in overseeing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining strong accounting practices and internal controls. This role supports the financial health of the organization through effective month-end processes, financial consolidations, compliance, and reporting, while providing technical guidance and leadership to the accounting team.

As the Assistant Controller, you will support key organizational objectives and have responsibilities such as:

• Month End: Prepares Consolidations; Reviews Interco accounts; Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information; Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information; Execute Month end analysis in conjunction with other members of the Finance team including comparisons, trend analysis, what-if scenarios and various other reporting and analytics; Assist in the completion of month end execution as required or directed.

• Reporting: Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports; Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Subject Matter Expert: Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures; Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations; Complies with IFRS/GAAP and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Capex: Ensure CIP, FA register and depreciation are all accurate and current; Assist with keeping policies consistent and up to date with standards.
• Annual Audit: prepare audit materials including schedules, reconciliations, and financial statements including all notes and disclosures.
• Tax: prepare materials and schedules to support annual tax filings.
• Manage 3-5 direct reports and mentor junior accounting staff

This position offers a base salary range of $70,000 – $80,000 CAD depending on experience.

Who You Are

You're a self-motivated accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities and make an impact within an organization on a consistent growth and expansion trajectory. Additionally, you bring skills and experience such as:

• Bachelor’s degree, equivalent certification or a combination of training and experience in accounting.
• CPA Designation or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Bilingual (English & French) preferred
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Why Join Luminultra?

Luminultra has a culture that values communication, collaboration, development, work-life balance, flexibility, and employee recognition. We provide an extensive list of resources and benefits that support our culture, foster work-life balance, and promote personal and professional development.

We offer benefits that allow our team to thrive at work and outside the office. All team members are rewarded with:

• generous paid time off policies, such as 5 paid flex/sick days, 2 volunteer days, and 3-weeks paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• group RRSP plan with 3% company matching contributions
• firm sponsored social events
• opportunities for performance bonus pay based on target achievement
• eligibility for health, dental, vision, life, critical illness, AD&D, and LTD benefits (family and single coverage) along with mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program.

Luminultra offers exceptional opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth. As a small, high-performing organization, team members gain hands-on experience across a wide range of responsibilities, allowing them to develop new skills quickly and make a meaningful impact. For individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by challenge, this role provides accelerated learning, and clear pathways for advancement.

If hired, employment eligibility verification will be carried out upon selection. Only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted.