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.
Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Taxation team!
Reporting to the Vice President, Taxation, as the new Sr. Lead, Taxation (US), your role will be to manage and lead the US tax team, which includes tax provisions and the US tax compliance function, along with a focus on supporting Capital Power's business development activities in the US.
In addition, your role will include assessing and managing renewable investment tax credits, tax legislation changes and developments, tax audits, tax forecasting, tax audits, tax planning, etc.
You will contribute to our team by:
Reviewing complex US tax compliance. Includes management of compliance deadlines, payments, reorganizations, research, elections, etc. and managing the implementation and compliance to new US tax legislation.
Reviewing complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for legal entities.
Leading and/or assisting with US business development analysis (tax impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures, integration, tax incentives, etc.)
Overseeing US sales and use compliance.
Managing US taxation audits where necessary.
Managing 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.
Managing direct reports, temporary employees, external consultants, and the workflows of the US tax team.
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting.
Master of Taxation Degree.
CPA Professional Accounting Designation.
Education equivalency may be considered.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years of post-graduation finance/accounting experience with at least 5+ years tax experience in a relevant tax position.
Technical Skills:
US corporate tax expertise and large public company tax experience
Experience with investment tax credits, tax equity investors, M&A due diligence work, IRS audit experience, cross border taxation
Working Conditions:
Hybrid Office, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.
Additional Details:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus. Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America. 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 $2000 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.
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
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
- Degree or diploma in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Master of Taxation degree
- CPA professional accounting designation
- Minimum 7 years of post-graduation finance or accounting experience
- At least 5 years of tax experience in a relevant tax position
- US corporate tax expertise
- Experience with large public company taxation
- Experience with investment tax credits
- Tax equity investor experience
- M&A due diligence experience
- IRS audit experience
- Cross-border taxation experience
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States
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.
