Senior Tax Analyst

Senior Tax Analyst
Location: Calgary Head Office 
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Tax 

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.  

The Role

Are you a collaborative and detail-oriented tax professional looking to take on broader ownership within a corporate tax function? Our Senior Tax Analyst role may be the right fit for you. Reporting to the Manager Tax, this position plays a key role in supporting Canadian corporate tax compliance, quarterly and annual tax provisions, audit support, tax research, and related reporting activities.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical tax knowledge, sound analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders while contributing to accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready tax processes.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the preparation of corporate income tax returns, including schedules, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Support and prepare monthly indirect tax filings (e.g GST).
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provisions, including data collection, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Extract, analyze and organize financial data from ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365) to support tax filings and analysis.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and calculations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of audit ready tax data.
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based tax models and trackers, with a focus on accuracy and documentation to help track and maintain tax attributes (e.g., ACB, PUC, surplus balances).
• Assist in preparing support documentation for audits and tax authority requests.
• Compile working papers, memos, and files in accordance with internal standards and legislative requirements.
• Support research on tax legislation and technical issues, summarizing findings for the team.
• Collaborate with finance and others, cross functionally to gather input and improve processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or CPA Candidate preferred.
• 4-7 years of corporate tax experience, ideally including public practice experience at a Big Four accounting firm.

• Must have strong working knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax compliance, tax provisions, and related reporting requirements.

• Experience in indirect tax, US tax and/or Canadian energy industry tax would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Applications, TaxPrep, and accounting systems, including Microsoft Dynamics AX and D365; Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytics skills preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively with key business stakeholders.

• Clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative mindset.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines during compliance and reporting cycles.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work is performed in an office environment.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!  

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient  
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way  

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