Capital Power
Energy
Lead,ICFR
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“Lead, ICFR at Capital Power. Skills: SOX 404 compliance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), COSO Internal Control — Integrated Framework, PCAOB auditing standards. Leading and managing the company's ICFR framework. Overseeing the full lifecycle of internal controls — from design and implementation through documentation, coordinating testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring a robust and scalable control environment that keeps pace with the company's growth and evolution; Ensuring all SOX 404 requirements are met on a timely basis; Strengthening the control environment through technology adoption
Industry & Context.
Identifying opportunities to enhance control efficiency, reduce redundancy, and leverage technology; Facilitating resolution of issues with auditors
Legally eligible to work in Canada, Undergo an education verification, reference checks, credit and criminal record check, Some light travel required within North America
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA designation required, Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in internal controls, external audit, or a related field, with a focus on SOX compliance at a publicly traded company, Demonstrated experience leading or managing end-to-end SOX programs, including scoping, risk assessment, control testing, and deficiency evaluation
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a Big Four or large national public accounting firm with significant SOX/ICFR engagements is highly valued, Experience supporting M&A integrations from an ICFR perspective is a asset
What You'll Do.
Leading and managing the company's ICFR framework
Overseeing the full lifecycle of internal controls — from design and implementation through documentation
and ongoing monitoring
Serving as the primary owner of the company's SOX 404 compliance program
Maintaining and continuously improving the ICFR framework
Coordinating walkthroughs and testing with Internal Audit and external auditors
Tracking and reporting on control deficiencies
Managing remediation plans
Escalating significant findings to leadership
Leading the design and documentation of process narratives
risk and control matrices (RCMs)
Coordinating the execution of control testing procedures
Ensuring controls are appropriately designed for the risk environment and are both practical and sustainable
Maintaining a complete and organized library of ICFR documentation
and testing workpapers
Leading the ICFR workstream for business acquisitions
Partnering with project teams on system changes
and process transformation initiatives
Assessing the impact of organizational and operational changes on the control environment
Identifying opportunities to enhance control efficiency
and leverage technology
Monitoring developments in regulatory standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Key cross-functional partner across Finance, Operations, IT, Internal Audit, Big 4 co-source partner and external auditors; Building trusted relationships with Finance, Operations, IT, and business; Liaising with Internal Audit and external auditors
Communication Scope
Translating regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions; Preparing clear and concise reporting for senior management and the Audit Committee; Educating and advising control owners on their responsibilities, best practices, and changes to the control environment; Assessing and communicating implications of regulatory developments to leadership
Process & Methodology
Managing end-to-end SOX programs, Managing audit deliverables and timelines, Managing remediation plans, Integration planning for business acquisitions
Full Job Description
Posting End Date: May 29, 2026 **A little about Capital Power** Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to _Powering Change by Changing Power_. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our [North Star](http://www.capitalpower.com/who-we-are/). With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America! **Your Opportunity:** Reporting to the VP, Finance & Corporate Controller, the Lead, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is a senior individual contributor role responsible for leading and managing the company's ICFR framework in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements. This role oversees the full lifecycle of internal controls — from design and implementation through documentation, coordinating testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring — ensuring a robust and scalable control environment that keeps pace with the company's growth and evolution. The successful candidate will serve as a key cross-functional partner across Finance, Operations, IT, Internal Audit, Big 4 co-source partner and external auditors, translating regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions. A critical part of this role is supporting the integration of acquired businesses into the company's ICFR framework and driving continuous improvement as systems, processes, and organizational structures evolve. **You Will Con
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