Lead, Taxation (US)

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position

Reporting to the Senior Lead, Taxation, the Lead, Taxation (US)’s role will include the preparation and review of tax compliance, provisions, installment estimates, tax authority audit responses; and assist with business development opportunities, tax planning and analysis, tax research, tax forecasting, etc.  

You will contribute to our team by

• Preparing and reviewing US tax compliance. Includes management of compliance deadlines, payments, reorganizations, research, elections, etc. and managing the implementation and compliance to new US tax legislation

• Preparing and reviewing complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for legal entities.

• Assisting with US business development analysis (tax impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures, integration, tax incentives, etc.)

• Reviewing US sales and use compliance

• Assisting with US taxation audits where necessary.

• Preparing US long term planning and budget and forecasting.

• Assisting with intercompany and cross border transactions, including transfer pricing, management fees, etc.
• Adhering to SOX requirements

What you bring to the role:

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting

• Master of Taxation Degree
• CPA Professional Accounting Designation
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduation finance/accounting experience with at least 3+ years tax experience in a relevant tax position.

Technical Skills

• US public company tax experience, including experience reviewing tax returns and provisions

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and related controls.
• Demonstrated ability to work with financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting technology

Working Conditions:

• Position allows for hybrid work schedule
• Location: Phoenix office

Additional Details

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Capital Power does not provide employment visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.  
• The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
• Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, performance-based bonus incentives and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].
Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.