Accounting Specialist (CPA Student) Finance Development Program

Socket.dev; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA exam funding

Paid study time

Mentor support

Annual incentive program

Company-matched savings plan

Job summary

Capital Power in Edmonton is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Financial Development & Accreditation Program (FDAP). You will rotate through a minimum of three finance areas over approximately three years, gaining broad experience while pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant designation with CPA-preapproved support and mentorship.

Hybrid work arrangements apply. The program offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, plus opportunities to grow within Capital Power,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Business/Commerce degree required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Join Capital Power as a Financial Analyst in the Financial Development & Accreditation Program (FDAP).
• Rotate through at least three finance areas over roughly three years to gain broad experience.
• Develop the CPA designation with CPA-preapproved on-the-job training and mentorship.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Communication skills

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.