Senior Tax Advisor

Source Energy Services

• $100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) required
  • Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course
  • Minimum five years of Canadian income tax experience
  • Experience with US and International income taxation is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Complete and file all Canadian and US tax returns on time
  • Support external audits from Canadian and US revenue agencies
  • Calculate and pay tax installments and file extensions
  • Conduct ongoing research on tax legislation changes
  • Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions
  • Collaborate with finance team on tax implications of accounting issues
  • Assist in automating and streamlining tax provision models

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment with finance and accounting teams
  • Engagement in diverse tax planning and compliance projects
  • Exposure to both Canadian and US tax systems
  • Involvement in strategic tax research and modeling initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Tax Advisor
Reports To: Vice President, Finance
Location: Calgary, AB

As the primary tax resource for the company, the Senior Tax Advisor position is responsible for Source's North American tax planning, compliance and reporting requirements. In addition, this role is also responsible for the direct and indirect taxes, along with overall tax related research and strategy. The successful candidate will be looked to as the expert in all things tax related, while working closely with the broader accounting and finance team to ensure timely and accurate results.

Position deliverables:

Compliance:

  • Responsible for the timely completion and filing of all Canadian and US taxes including corporate and partnership returns and indirect tax returns
  • Support external audits of both Canadian and US revenue agencies
  • Calculation and payment of installments and filing extensions
  • Ongoing research and documentation of individual issues arising from changes in legislation or business activities
  • In-depth knowledge of direct and indirect tax
  • Coordination of external advisors where required


Tax Provision:

  • Preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provisions
  • Accounting research and implementation of new standards with respect to taxation issues
  • Monitor changes in Canada, and the US and conclude on the impact to tax provision
  • Maintain continued collaboration and communication with the finance team to ensure the impact of new accounting issues are considered from a tax perspective


Planning:

  • Analytical review and modeling support for the financial planning and commercial development teams
  • Participation in the identification and analysis of tax planning ideas, including annual transfer price project


Other:

  • Responsible for annual compliance reporting under Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program
  • Account reconciliations; GST filings; notice of assessments or reassessment evaluation; property tax management; maintenance of tax calendar and managing regulatory communications
  • Assist in the automation and streamlining of the company's tax provision models
  • Assist with and advise on other ad hoc projects as required


What Will Help You Succeed:

We are looking for individuals with a hardworking attitude, who have working knowledge of tools and mechanics. Individuals must be self-motivated and adaptable to change. Other things that will help you succeed in this role include:

  • A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA)
  • Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course
  • Minimum five years of Canadian income tax experience
  • Experience with and a working knowledge of United States and International income taxation matters would be considered an asset
  • Hardworking attitude, with strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and adaptable to change
  • Prior experience in dealing with taxation authorities and supporting taxation audits
  • Conversant with taxation financial reporting concepts
  • Monitor and analyze developments and interpretations of US Federal and State income tax issues as they impact the company
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with management, staff, and external service providers
  • A team player who can work both independently as well as in a team setting
  • Driven and ambitious with a proven interest in career development, learning and growth
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate and provide solutions to various tax and other business issues


Date Updated: October 2026

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. It is understood that this is not a contract. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position without notice at any time.

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