Lead, Taxation (US)

capitalpower; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Referral reward

Job summary

Capital Power in Phoenix is seeking a Lead, Taxation (US) to manage tax compliance, planning and analysis for the US entity. The role reports to the Senior Lead, Taxation and focuses on complex tax provisions, compliance deadlines, audits, and strategic tax initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business/Finance/Accounting, a Master of Taxation, CPA designation, and at least 5 years in finance/accounting with 3+ years in tax. Hybrid work is available in the Phoenix office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Master of Taxation Degree or equivalent.
• CPA Professional Accounting Designation.
• Minimum 5 years post‑graduate finance/accounting with at least 3+ years tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing US tax compliance, including deadlines, payments, reorganizations, elections, and new tax legislation.
• Preparing and reviewing complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for entities.
• Assisting with US business development analysis and tax impact of acquisitions or divestitures.
• Reviewing US sales and use tax compliance.
• Assisting with US taxation audits as needed.
• Preparing US long‑term planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

US tax experience

Tax research

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master of Taxation Degree

CPA designation

5+ years finance/accounting with 3+ years tax

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

Reporting to the Senior Lead, Taxation, the Lead, Taxation (US) 's role will include the preparation and review of tax compliance, provisions, installment estimates, tax authority audit responses; and assist with business development opportunities, tax planning and analysis, tax research, tax forecasting, etc.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing US tax compliance. Includes management of compliance deadlines, payments, reorganizations, research, elections, etc. and managing the implementation and compliance to new US tax legislation
• Preparing and reviewing complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for legal entities.
• Assisting with US business development analysis (tax impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures, integration, tax incentives, etc.)
• Reviewing US sales and use compliance
• Assisting with US taxation audits where necessary.
• Preparing 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

What you bring to the role

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Master of Taxation Degree
• CPA Professional Accounting Designation
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduation finance/accounting experience with at least 3+ years tax experience in a relevant tax position.

Technical Skills

• US public company tax experience, including experience reviewing tax returns and provisions
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and related controls.
• Demonstrated ability to work with financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting technology

Working Conditions

• Position allows for hybrid work schedule
• Location: Phoenix office

Additional Details

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Capital Power does not provide employment visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.
• The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
• 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, performance-based bonus incentives 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.