Senior Tax Analyst

northlandpower; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching 8%

Extended health, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Accident and Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Northland is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the tax team in our Toronto office. This role supports tax accounting and compliance for Canadian and international entities, with exposure to IFRS tax reporting, domestic and foreign tax compliance, and OECD Pillar Two.

The successful candidate will collaborate with finance teams and external advisors in a dynamic multinational environment, working four days in the Toronto office and one flexible day remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Completed or pursuing professional accounting designation.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in tax accounting, compliance, or advisory.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual tax accounting and compliance activities across jurisdictions.
• Prepare Canadian and consolidated quarterly tax provisions and working papers under IFRS.
• Assist with tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to IFRS tax disclosures for statutory financial statements and group reporting.
• Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors for global tax compliance.
• Assist with Canadian income tax returns, information returns, and reports.
• Support OECD Pillar Two compliance, data collection, calculations, and documentation.
• Contribute to tax advisory matters including reorganisations and financings.
• Provide support for tax aspects of mergers & acquisitions and integration activities.

Job description

Who We Are: At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape.

We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

We are looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join the tax team in our Toronto office to support the tax accounting and compliance processes for Northland's Canadian and international entities. This role offers broad exposure to IFRS tax reporting, domestic and foreign tax compliance, and OECD Pillar Two, while also providing the opportunity to contribute to M&A and other growth and strategic opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced tax professionals, finance teams, and external advisors in a dynamic multinational environment.

The role requires 4 days per week working from the Toronto office with one flexible day available to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate quarterly tax accounting and tax compliance activities for entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare and / or oversee the preparation of the Canadian and consolidated quarterly tax provisions and working papers in accordance with IFRS
• Assist with the preparation and review of tax‑related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for quarterly, and annual closes
• Contribute to the preparation of IFRS tax disclosures for statutory financial statements and group reporting
• Coordinate with local finance teams and external tax advisors to support the global tax compliance process and timely preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and other local tax filings
• Contribute to the preparation and review of Canadian income tax returns, information returns and reports
• Contribute to the preparation of Canadian surplus and FAPI calculations
• Assist with the preparation and gathering of information for transfer pricing reporting and compliance
• Support OECD Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) compliance, including data collection, analysis, calculations, and documentation
• Assist with general tax advisory matters, including analysis of corporate reorganisations, refinancings, and business initiatives
• Provide support, as needed, on tax aspects of mergers & acquisitions and investment/growth activities, including due diligence support, transaction analysis, and post‑acquisition integration activities
• Support tax audits, reviews, and interactions with tax authorities
• Maintain tax documentation and support adherence to internal controls, tax policies, and governance standards
• Participate in and contribute to tax transformation initiatives, including process redesigns, data improvements, increased standardization, and the selective introduction of tax technology solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Completed or pursuing professional accounting designation
• 3+ years of relevant experience in tax accounting, compliance, or advisory, ideally within a professional services firm or multinational organization
• A solid understanding of corporate income tax and IFRS tax principles (current and deferred tax)
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with interest in, or basic knowledge of, tax technology, data tools, or automation initiatives
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• A proactive and professional mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Team player with strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across finance functions

What's In It for You

• A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%
• extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one
• paid parental leave
• Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you'll be able to access

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