Senior Tax Advisor

Source-Energy-Services-Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Energy Services in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to lead North American tax planning, compliance and reporting. This role partners closely with accounting and finance to ensure timely and accurate results.

Responsibilities include managing Canadian and US tax returns, supporting audits, and developing tax strategies across direct and indirect taxes. The candidate will stay current with legislation and drive improvements in tax provisioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Canadian income tax experience.
• Knowledge of US and international income taxation is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience dealing with taxation authorities and audits.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian and US corporate and partnership tax returns and indirect tax filings.
• Support external audits by revenue agencies in Canada and the US.
• Calculate installments and extensions for tax payments.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on provision.
• Assist with annual TIER reporting and tax calendar management.

Skills

Canadian tax expertise

US/International tax knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

CICA In-Depth Tax Course

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• On-site
• Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO001890

Description

Source Energy Services’ success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company.

Job Title: Senior Tax Advisor
Reports To: Vice President, Finance
Location: Calgary, AB

As the primary tax resource for the company, the Senior Tax Advisor position is responsible for Source’s North American tax planning, compliance and reporting requirements. In addition, this role is also responsible for the direct and indirect taxes, along with overall tax related research and strategy. The successful candidate will be looked to as the expert in all things tax related, while working closely with the broader accounting and finance team to ensure timely and accurate results.

Compliance:

• Responsible for the timely completion and filing of all Canadian and US taxes including corporate and partnership returns and indirect tax returns
• Support external audits of both Canadian and US revenue agencies
• Calculation and payment of installments and filing extensions
• Ongoing research and documentation of individual issues arising from changes in legislation or business activities
• In-depth knowledge of direct and indirect tax
• Coordination of external advisors where required

Tax Provision:

• Preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provisions
• Accounting research and implementation of new standards with respect to taxation issues
• Monitor changes in Canada, and the US and conclude on the impact to tax provision
• Maintain continued collaboration and communication with the finance team to ensure the impact of new accounting issues are considered from a tax perspective

Planning:

• Analytical review and modeling support for the financial planning and commercial development teams
• Participation in the identification and analysis of tax planning ideas, including annual transfer price project

Other:

• Responsible for annual compliance reporting under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program
• Account reconciliations; GST filings; notice of assessments or reassessment evaluation; property tax management; maintenance of tax calendar and managing regulatory communications
• Assist in the automation and streamlining of the company’s tax provision models
• Assist with and advise on other ad hoc projects as required

What Will Help You Succeed:

We are looking for individuals with a hardworking attitude, who have working knowledge of tools and mechanics. Individuals must be self-motivated and adaptable to change. Other things that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course
• Minimum five years of Canadian income tax experience
• Experience with and a working knowledge of United States and International income taxation matters would be considered an asset
• Hardworking attitude, with strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Self-motivated and adaptable to change
• Prior experience in dealing with taxation authorities and supporting taxation audits
• Conversant with taxation financial reporting concepts
• Monitor and analyze developments and interpretations of US Federal and State income tax issues as they impact the company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with management, staff, and external service providers
• A team player who can work both independently as well as in a team setting
• Driven and ambitious with a proven interest in career development, learning and growth
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and provide solutions to various tax and other business issues

About Source Energy Services:

Source Energy Services is a company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of frac sand, as well as the distribution of other bulk completion materials not produced by Source. Source provides its customers with an end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network, its “last mile” logistics capabilities, including its trucking operations, and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system.

Source’s full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site.

Date Updated:October 2026

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. It is understood that this is not a contract. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position without notice at any time.