Senior Lead, Taxation (US)

About the role

One Permanent Full-Time Position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the US tax team, including tax provisions and the US tax compliance function.
• Support Capital Power's business development activities in the US, focusing on renewable investment tax credits, tax legislation changes and developments, tax audits, tax forecasting, tax planning, etc.
• Contribute to the team by reviewing complex US tax compliance, managing compliance deadlines, payments, reorganizations, research, elections, etc., and implementing and complying with new US tax legislation.
• Review complex US tax provisions and tax note disclosures for legal entities.
• Lead and assist with US business development analysis, including the tax impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures, integration, tax incentives, etc.
• Oversee US sales and use compliance.
• Manage US taxation audits where necessary.
• Manage US long-term planning and budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with intercompany and cross-border transactions, including transfer pricing, management fees, etc.
• Adhere to SOX requirements.
• Manage direct reports, temporary employees, external consultants, and the workflows of the US tax team.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting, or Master of Taxation Degree, CPA Professional Accounting Designation, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of post-graduation finance/accounting experience with at least 5+ years 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, and cross-border taxation.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

Pay

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.

Schedule

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