Sr. Lead, Taxation (US)

Capital Power; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Referral reward program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Sr. Lead, Taxation (US) to manage and lead the US tax team, including tax provisions, compliance, and planning. The role supports Capital Power's US business development, tax incentives, audits, and cross-border transactions.

The position requires a degree in Business/Finance/Accounting, a Master of Taxation and CPA designation, with 7+ years in finance/accounting and 5+ years in tax. Hybrid office with possible minimal travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• US corporate tax expertise and large public company tax experience required.
• Experience with investment tax credits, tax equity investors, and M&A due diligence.
• Cross-border taxation and IRS audit experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review complex US tax compliance and ensure deadlines and filings.
• Prepare US tax provisions and notes disclosures for legal entities.
• Lead US tax planning, forecasts, and intercompany/tax equity analyses.
• Oversee US sales and use tax compliance and audits as needed.
• Manage tax team members, external consultants, and workflows.

Skills

US tax expertise

Large public company tax experience

Tax incentives & credits

M&A tax diligence

Cross-border taxation

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master of Taxation

CPA designation

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. Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Taxation team! Reporting to the Vice President, Taxation, as the new Sr. Lead, Taxation (US), your role will be to manage and lead the US tax team, which includes tax provisions and the US tax compliance function, along with a focus on supporting Capital Power's business development activities in the US. In addition, your role will include assessing and managing renewable investment tax credits, tax legislation changes and developments, tax audits, tax forecasting, tax planning, etc.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Reviewing complex US tax compliance. Includes management of compliance deadlines, payments, reorganizations, research, elections, etc. and managing the implementation and compliance to new US tax legislation.
• Reviewing complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for legal entities.
• Leading and/or assisting with US business development analysis (tax impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures, integration, tax incentives, etc.)
• Overseeing US sales and use compliance.
• Managing US taxation audits where necessary.
• Managing US long term planning and budget and forecasting.
• Assisting with intercompany and cross border transactions, including transfer pricing, management fees, etc.
• Adhering to SOX requirements.
• Managing direct reports, temporary employees, external consultants, and the workflows of the US tax team.

What you will bring to the role:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Master of Taxation Degree.
• CPA Professional Accounting Designation.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of post-graduation finance/accounting experience with at least 5+ years tax experience in a relevant tax position.

Technical Skills:

• US corporate tax expertise and large public company tax experience.
• Experience with investment tax credits, tax equity investors, M&A due diligence work, IRS audit experience, cross border taxation.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details:

• This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
• The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.
• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
• Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.
• In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
• The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $2000 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.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

Energize your career with us!

At Capital Power, our team of experts, operators and innovators is helping deliver the energy that businesses, communities and industries rely on every day. We're building the bridge between today's energy realities and tomorrow's possibilities, powered by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping the future of energy across North America.

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.