Manager, Income Tax Reporting & Compliance

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryHas responsibility and supervision of the accounting for income taxes and related regulatory assets/liabilities determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASC Topics 740 and 980, et. al.). Evaluates transactions and events to determine the tax treatment and the impact on income taxes reported in the financial statements and in regulatory filings. Participates in and/or supervises the preparation of the Company's Income Tax returns, as well as the consolidated return.Tasks and Responsibilities Supervises the process to maintain records and controls supporting the Company’s deferred tax balances including appropriate system upgrades and process improvements for the development of tax basis balance sheets and reconciliation of deferred taxes in financial reports and filed returns. Establishes the appropriate procedures to optimize the process. Maintains the comprehensive accrual system pursuant to ASC Topic 740 that facilitates rapid turnaround of tax calculations while maintaining the appropriate links between the tax accrual system and the accounting system. Supervises and trains staff in the use of the new ASC Topic 740 tax accounting system and establishes procedures to optimize the accrual process. Coordinates work processes with others both inside and outside the department to accomplish monthly provision amounts and the required reporting of income taxes for financial and regulatory purposes. Works with the Sr Manager of Compliance and Accounting to properly interpret and record the tax provision associated complex accounting transactions. Maintains technical knowledge base with respect to (1) the non-regulated operational aspects of the Company (2) all recorded accounting transactions and their implication on tax accounting (3) energy industry trends and (4) multi-jurisdictional retail rate issues in order to perform the duties associated with this position. Instructs and coaches staff to build and enhance technical tax knowledge in the areas of accounting and compliance.Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Bachelor's Degree Accounting required 7+ Years Relevant business experience required A Masters or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience for each Two years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. CPA preferred. Extensive knowledge of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. Strong technical tax skills including tax research and preparation of tax returns. CorpTax experience is a plus. Specialized knowledge of regulated utility tax accounting is a plus. Must possess and demonstrate keen insight and strong analytical ability. Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger and Query. Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners. Ability to effectively evaluate multiple scenarios and to assist in implementing effective solutions to broadly defined business problems. Ability to communicate complex messages to diverse audiences at all organization levelsFor Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.For U.S. hires : U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.