Senior Tax Analyst

Whitecap Resources Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Incentive programs

Field allowances

Share purchase plan

Job summary

Whitecap Resources Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst at its Calgary head office. You will support Canadian, U.S.

and international tax reporting, compliance, planning and audit activities, working with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure accurate tax outcomes. The role requires a CPA designation, 10+ years of corporate tax experience, and strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules. The successful candidate will help optimize the effective tax rate and contribute to process

Qualifications

• CPA designation with CPA Canada In-Depth Tax preferred.
• 10+ years of corporate tax experience in upstream oil and gas or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with U.S. corporate tax, transfer pricing, and OECD Pillar Two is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across departments and with external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly tax provisions.
• Coordinate Canadian, U.S., and international tax compliance filings with external advisors or in-house.
• Reconcile assessments and respond to tax authority queries.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts on the business.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and special projects (acquisitions/divestitures).

Skills

Tax provisioning

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Tax research

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

CPA designation

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength. Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project.

As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff. At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial.

We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

We are looking to add a Senior Tax Analyst to our Calgary head office team. Reporting to the Director – Accounting & Tax, you will play a key role in supporting the Company's Canadian, U.S., and international tax reporting, compliance, planning, and audit activities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting while contributing to process improvements and strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly tax provisions.
• Support quarterly and annual tax reporting and disclosures.
• Coordinate the preparation of Canadian, U.S., and international tax compliance filings with external advisors and/or prepare filings in-house.
• Reconcile notices of assessment, investigate variances, and resolve issues with tax authorities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for tax audits and respond to audit queries.
• Monitor changes in Canadian, U.S., and international tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Conduct tax research and provide technical guidance on complex Canadian, U.S., and international tax matters.
• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities to optimize the Company's effective tax rate.
• Maintain accurate, organized tax working papers and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, controls, and technology.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, including the preparation of documentation and reports.
• Assist with special projects, including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Other duties and project work as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required.
• Completion of, or active enrollment in, the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible post-designation corporate tax experience, preferably in the upstream oil and gas industry and/or a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with U.S. corporate tax, transfer pricing, and/or international tax concepts (including OECD Pillar Two) is considered an asset.
• Experience preparing or reviewing quarterly tax provisions and annual tax reporting.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external advisors.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Our employees enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture where they can thrive and develop skills to enhance their career journey at Whitecap.

Our market-competitive compensation package offers base salary, vacation, a comprehensive health benefits package, pay-for-performance compensation via our short-term and long-term incentive programs (as applicable), competitive allowances for our field-based employees, and the opportunity to join our share purchase matching savings program.

• base salary
• vacation
• a comprehensive health benefits package
• pay-for-performance compensation via our short-term and long-term incentive programs (as applicable)
• competitive allowances for our field-based employees
• the opportunity to join our share purchase matching savings program

Whitecap supports giving back to our communities in which we live and work, with an emphasis on children's health, education, and wellness.

We also have an employee charitable-matching program to support our employees' causes that are important to them.

Whitecap advocates for our youth joining our industry and has a robust student program where our mentors work with students to apply critical learnings, develop business skills, and gain valuable work experience in office and field environments.

We are always happy to welcome our returning students, many of whom have joined Whitecap full-time following completion of their degree.