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
2 Permanent Full Time Positions
Reporting to the Senior Lead, Taxation, the Tax Advisor will support the tax team in preparing complex tax returns, tax provision and related reporting requirements.
You will contribute to our team by:
- Preparing complex U.S. and/or Canadian tax compliance filings, including income tax, indirect tax, and other tax information reporting.
- Preparing complex U.S. and/or Canadian tax provisions and related financial statement note disclosures.
- Preparing U.S. and/or Canadian tax payment and instalment calculations and supporting longer-term tax forecasting and planning estimates.
- Assisting with responses to U.S. and/or Canadian Tax Authority information requests.
- Assisting with tax software administration, including routine maintenance, data integrity, and process improvements.
- Running Oracle reports and queries to support tax compliance, reporting, and analysis.
- Assisting with tax research, planning initiatives, and tax other projects as required
What you will bring to the role:
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting
- CPA Professional Accounting Designation
Experience
- Enrollment in the Canadian In-Depth Tax Program and/or 1-3 years of relevant tax education and/or experience
- 1-3+ years of tax experience in a corporate, public practice, or comparable finance environment and 3+ years accounting experience.
Technical Skills
- Experience preparing tax returns and provisions, with a solid understanding of tax compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and related controls.
- Demonstrated ability to work with financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting technology.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid office environment
Additional Details
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
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.
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
- Degree or diploma in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- CPA Professional Accounting Designation
- Enrollment in the Canadian In-Depth Tax Program and/or 1–3 years of relevant tax education or experience
- 1–3+ years of tax experience in a corporate, public practice, or comparable finance environment
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Experience preparing tax returns and tax provisions
- Solid understanding of tax compliance requirements
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and related controls
- Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting technology
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Legally eligible 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.
