Accounting Specialist (CPA Student) Finance Development Program

Capital Power Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA exam support

Flex days and study time

Mentorship program

Annual incentive plan

Savings plan with company match

Job summary

Capital Power Corporation is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Financial Development & Accreditation Program (FDAP). You will rotate through a minimum of three finance areas, spending about a year in each, gaining broad experience and working toward your CPA designation.

The program includes CPA exam funding, study support, mentor guidance, and a competitive benefits package. Hybrid work environment offered with flexible learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Business/Commerce degree (including prerequisites to CPA PEP).
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Capital Power's CPA pre-approved development program (FDAP) with rotations across Finance.
• Develop communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Gain experience in FP&A, corporate tax, accounting/reporting, external financial reporting, or internal audit.
• Work toward Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate Business/Commerce degree

Job description

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

You will join Capital Power as a Financial Analyst and a member of the Capital Power finance team. You will be part of Capital Power’s Financial Development & Accreditation Program (FDAP). This innovative CPA pre‑approved development program provides on‑the‑job training that will prepare you for challenging assignments within the organization and an exciting career with Capital Power. During the program, you will rotate through a minimum of three different areas within the Finance department, spending approximately a year in each position. This program will provide you with a broad range of experience where you will be developing a variety of skills. This could include rotations in financial planning and analysis, corporate tax, operational accounting/reporting, external financial reporting, or internal audit. This program offers you not only the technical skills required but also opportunities for you to develop communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. The skillset obtained during these three years will meet the practical experience required to obtain your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

CPA Assistance

• Full financial support, including CFE preparation course funding
• Additional notes and practice exams from Densmore Consulting Services Inc.
• A paid flex day a month that can be used for study
• 5 additional annual paid flex days, in addition to annual vacation
• Additional paid study time for the CFE
• A support group consisting of current students and recent CPA graduates
• Individual mentor to assist you throughout the three‑year program

Additionally, this opportunity provides a competitive remuneration and benefits package, an annual incentive program, and optional participation into a personal savings plan with company‑matched contributions.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate Business/Commerce degree (including all prerequisites to immediately enter the CPA PEP program).
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.
• Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Self‑motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.

Hours of Work

8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

Working Conditions

Hybrid Office/Work from home position, Tuesday to Thursday’s in the Office, Monday and Friday at home except when office presence is necessary.

Capital Power will continue to qualify under the CPA pre‑approved program route (PPR) and is committed to employees' success under the new CPA Professional Program being launched in 2027.

Capital Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job‑related skills, training, experience, and suitability.

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.

Energize your career with us! At Capital Power, our team of experts, operators and innovators is helping deliver the energy that businesses, communities and industries rely on every day. We're building the bridge between today's energy realities and tomorrow's possibilities, powered by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping the future of energy across North America.