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.
The Lead, Technical Accounting plays a key role in assessing the impacts of significant and unusual transactions and in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements. This role ensures continued compliance with accounting standards and regulations, while supporting leadership and auditors with technical accounting insights.
You will contribute to our team by:
Technical Accounting & Reporting
Advise on technical accounting matters and prepare supporting memos on an ad-hoc basis
Monitor technical accounting issues and communicate updates to auditors and senior management quarterly
Prepare the indirect cash flow statement and supporting working papers quarterly and annually
Prepare Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) and advise on transaction impacts
Prepare or review financial statement notes and supporting documentation
Standards & Compliance
Monitor IFRS developments and prepare quarterly summaries for the Audit Committee
Prepare IFRS disclosure checklists to support financial statement reporting
Perform SOX controls as required
What you will bring to the role:
Education
Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
Professional accounting designation
Experience working with IFRS
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
Experience in financial reporting; public company experience is an asset
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
Experience with Oracle is an asset
Experience with US GAAP is an asset
Working Conditions
Hybrid work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office Tuesday – Thursday.
8 hours per day, with reasonable overtime required during quarter-end periods
Core hours between 7:30–8:30 AM start and 4:30–5:30 PM end.
Additional Details:
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check. Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.
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, 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.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Professional accounting designation
- Experience working with IFRS
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
- Experience in financial reporting (public company experience an asset)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Experience with Oracle
- Experience with US GAAP
- Ability to perform SOX controls and related compliance work
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
What We Do
Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer and wholesale energy generator headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power facilities across Canada and the U.S., focusing on delivering reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy solutions to its customers while working towards a goal of being net carbon neutral by 2045.
