About this role
*Who We Are*
We a privately held, Indigenous-owned corporation wholly owned by the Cold Lake First Nations.
Headquartered in Cold Lake, Alberta, Primco Dene was founded in 1999 to capitalize on economic opportunities arising from regional oilsands development. It has since grown into a diverse umbrella Company managing various companies and employing over 700 to 800 people (with a high percentage of Indigenous team members). Although we are 100% Indigenous owned, Primco Dene is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.
*Job Summary*
The Assistant Controller oversees the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for assigned companies or business lines. Working closely with the Controller, Corporate Controller, and operational teams, this position ensures financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
Responsibilities include coordinating month-end and year-end close, preparing financial statements, overseeing billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintaining internal controls, and supporting budgeting and financial analysis.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines accounting responsibilities with supervision and development of Accounting Technicians. The Assistant Controller contributes to a collaborative finance team, helps resolve accounting issues, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
*Responsibilities*
*Accounting and Financial Reporting*
· Coordinate and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned companies or business lines.
· Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
· Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, including intercompany balances and transactions.
· Prepare internal financial statements and supporting reports within established deadlines.
· Review financial results, investigate unusual balances or transactions, and resolve discrepancies.
· Apply relevant accounting standards and company policies, escalating complex accounting matters to the Controller.
· Prepare year-end working papers and assist with external accountant and auditor requests.
· Prepare and review applicable regulatory reports, tax schedules, and remittances in coordination with the Controller and external advisors.
· Prepare, review, and coordinate timely GST returns and source deduction filings and remittances, including reconciliation of related accounts, in collaboration with the payroll team as applicable.
· Manage CRA correspondence, respond to inquiries and requests for information, and help resolve account discrepancies in coordination with the Controller, payroll team, and external advisors.
*Billing, Receivables, and Payables*
· Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of client billings, including recurring charges and reimbursable expenses.
· Work with operational teams to confirm billing is complete and consistent with contracts and supporting documentation.
· Monitor accounts receivable, support collection efforts, and escalate overdue balances or billing concerns.
· Oversee accounts payable activities, including coding, supporting documentation, approvals, and payment timing.
· Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct company, period, project, and account.
*Financial Review and Budget Support*
· Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for assigned companies or business lines.
· Review actual results against budgets and prior periods, investigating significant revenue, cost, and expense variances.
· Communicate financial concerns, risks, and recommended actions to the Controller.
· Work with operational leaders and other finance team members to understand results and support informed decisions.
· Contribute financial information and explanations to performance reviews and anal