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Senior Tax Accountant
TransCanada Turbines
Airdrie, AB
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AccessHR is excited to partner with TransCanada Turbines for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent Senior Tax Accountant, internally titled as Senior Analyst, Tax and Accounting.


ABOUT TRANSCANADA TURBINES


TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and three field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.


TCT is a private company, wholly owned by TC Energy. This is a mature and sophisticated business held to a gold standard on compliance. A key competitive differentiator is that we provide best-in-class service through a caring culture and dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. We work with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet their needs.


TCT is dedicated to protecting its employees, assets, resources, and the environment by prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations in all corporate decisions. Committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, TCT strives to meet or exceed regulatory standards, prevent accidents and injuries, and integrate safety into every aspect of its operations.


This commitment to our people and our values was recently on full display when the entire global TCT team came together in Airdrie for a week-long, all-company learning event. More than 280 employees, supported by approximately 20 facilitators, gathered to deepen our shared understanding of health, safety, and environment (HSE), invest in professional development, strengthen connections across teams, and create space for learning, collaboration, and fun.


POSITION DESCRIPTION


Reporting to the Director, Finance, and working within a collaborative, hands-on finance team of seven, the Senior Analyst, Tax and Accounting plays a key role in supporting the organization’s tax compliance and reporting activities. This role is primarily focused on corporate tax, including Canadian, U.S., and international filings, as well as the preparation and coordination of annual tax provisions.


Working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders, the Senior Analyst, Tax and Accounting, will ensure accurate reporting and compliance while supporting tax provision work, leading tax reporting and documentation, and contributing to the development of tax policies and processes. As TCT continues to grow internationally, the Senior Analyst will support cross-border matters including intercompany flows and transfer pricing while helping build scalable tax processes and controls.


We are seeking a collaborative, curious, and detail-oriented professional who has strong business acumen, enjoys working closely with others, and takes a continuous improvement approach to growing a finance function.


KEY DELIVERABLES


  • Corporate Tax Compliance & Filings: Coordinate Canadian, U.S., and international corporate tax filings, ensuring accurate and timely submissions in collaboration with external advisors.
  • Tax Reporting & Provisions: Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions and related reporting by developing working papers, schedules, and reconciliations that support accurate financial statement reporting.
  • External Relationship Management: Partner with external tax advisors and consultants to manage deliverables, coordinate information requests, and ensure efficient and compliant tax execution.
  • Cross-Border & Intercompany Tax Support: Support international tax matters, including transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and jurisdictional considerations, helping ensure compliant and efficient global operations.
  • Tax Policy Governance & Risk Management: Contribute to the development and review of tax policies, documentation, and internal controls to support regulatory compliance and effective tax governance.
  • Process Improvement, Systems, & Processes: Strengthen tax workflows and documentation, support the transition from manual processes to a new ERP system (NetSuite), and help build scalable processes that support future growth.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align tax strategies with business needs and ensure data accuracy for reporting.


QUALIFICATIONS


  • Accounting & Financial Reporting Knowledge: Solid foundation in corporate accounting and tax accounting, with the ability to support tax provisions under ASPE, interpret financial data, and connect accounting results to tax reporting and related financial statement impacts.
  • Corporate Tax Filing & Preparation: Experience preparing corporate tax filings, including Canadian T2 returns, with exposure to U.S. and international filings. Robust technical knowledge of Canadian tax codes and the ability to coordinate supporting documentation and schedules.
  • Systems & Analytical Capability: Highly proficient Excel skills with the ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile financial data for tax purposes in a manual environment; experience working with or supporting ERP systems such as NetSuite.
  • Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail: Highly developed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Process Management & Continuous Improvement: Experience managing tax compliance processes, improving documentation and controls, and contributing to scalable systems and workflows.
  • Practical Thinking: Brings a mantra of observe, listen, learn, and implement best practices, in that order; merges expertise with a common-sense approach to problem solving.
  • Personal Attributes: Cooperative, practical, calm under pressure, and resilient; brings energy, positivity, and a solution-based approach to every challenge.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


  • Post-secondary degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  •  5+ years of relevant tax experience, including Canadian corporate tax compliance, exposure to U.S. tax fillings (experience with multi-state filings preferred) and international tax requirements.
  • Able to review and challenge work prepared by external tax advisors and consultants.
  • Experience with tax provisions and financial reporting, including deferred tax assets and liabilities.
  • Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite, and global trade management and/or logistics platforms.


ASSETS


  • CPA designation is preferred.
  • Master of Tax or completion of the In-Depth Tax Course.
  • Recent experience with international tax structures and compliance.
  • Experience supporting multi-entity, international organizations.


WHAT WE OFFER


  • Competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits, company paid RRSP contributions, annual bonus, generous vacation plan, and free parking.
  • Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability.
  • Opportunity to work in a locally operated business with a global reach.
  • Enthusiastic team of professionals with a focus on continuous learning, recognition, and a shared customer-centric mindset; and we like to have a few laughs along the way.
  • Flexibility to work from home occasionally; reviewed annually.
  • Emphasis on staff training and professional development.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS


  • Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours to support business needs.
  • Ability to work on-site in Airdrie, Alberta.


APPLY


Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026.


All applicants will receive a personalized response, and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. If you require adjustments or accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.


We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. TransCanada Turbines is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace where differences are valued. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, races, abilities, neurodivergent identities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and religious beliefs. All qualified applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination.

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