Lead, Technical Accounting

Capital Power; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral reward

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Lead, Technical Accounting to join our Edmonton team in a permanent full-time capacity. You will assess impacts of significant transactions and prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while supporting leadership and auditors with technical insights.

You will collaborate with finance and internal audit on IFRS developments, SOX controls, and disclosures, with hybrid work from home Mondays and Fridays and in-office

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional accounting designation required.
• Experience with IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

US GAAP

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Professional accounting designation

Experience with IFRS

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.

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 post designation
• 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.
• Edmonton or Calgary candidates will be considered for the position.
• 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.

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.