The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.
Make your mark while you grow your career! The Tax Compliance Manager role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and broad base of tax knowledge and experience. In this role, you will lead the company’s corporate tax compliance and tax provision functions, ensuring accurate tax reporting and strict compliance with all applicable laws. Reporting to the Director, Tax, this role will play an integral role in our corporate tax team, providing insight into business decisions and contributing to long-term value creation.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta In office, no hybrid/remote)
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: No
- Application deadline : May 22, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of high-performing tax professionals within the tax compliance team, providing guidance, coaching and performance management to support professional growth and ensure an effective tax function
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of corporate income tax returns, indirect tax filings and information returns, ensuring full compliance with tax laws and regulations, which includes filing of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims
- Manage the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with IFRS (review and finalize tax accounting calculations and financial statement disclosures)
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Finance, Treasury and Business teams to provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives and transactions (ensure tax implications are considered throughout the organization)
- Involvement in preparing formal memorandums and advising senior leadership of significant tax matters
- Identify business improvement opportunities to ensure company transactions are structured appropriately
- As needed, assist with audits and appeals
What You Bring to the Role:
- 10+ years of experience working in a corporate tax role or relevant experience (preference given to prior leadership experience)
- Accounting designation (CPA) and completion of the CPA In-Depth tax course
- Strong technical experience as they relate to Canadian income tax law (working knowledge of US and International taxation laws considered beneficial but not required)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with regards to income tax reporting and financial accounting
- High level of competence with computer and accounting systems
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, detail oriented, resourceful, demonstrated judgement, influential, strategic thinking and the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
Application question(s):
- This position is based in our Calgary head office. We do not offer remote or hybrid options, is this something that would affect your decision to join the company?
- Have you prepared, reviewed, or overseen Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims end‑to‑end (including eligibility, calculations, and filings)?
- Have you led or finalized quarterly and annual income tax provision processes under IFRS, including review of tax accounting calculations and financial statement disclosures?
Experience:
- corporate tax or related: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
- CPA In-Depth Tax Course Completion (required)
Work Location: In person
