Vice President, Corporate Tax

The Opportunity
Company, Department:
Emera Inc, Corporate Tax

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date:
February 25, 2026

Emera is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with $43B in total assets. Emera delivers safe, clean, and reliable energy to customers through investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Corporate Tax, will oversee a large international team and be responsible for strategic and operational leadership for the global tax strategy, governance, compliance, and optimization for Emera. This position oversees tax matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with domestic and international tax laws while driving tax efficiencies that support the company’s financial, operational, and sustainability goals.

The VP, Corporate Tax serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on the tax and tax related financial reporting implications of key business decisions, including clean energy transition initiatives. The role will also actively support and lead tax considerations for M&A activity, divestitures and major capital investments.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance

Develop and execute a global tax strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term business, regulatory, and capital plans.

Serve as the primary point of contact for tax matters with executive leadership and the Board’s Audit Committee.

Establish strong tax governance frameworks, policies, controls, and risk management strategies.

Tax Advisory & Planning

Provide executive-level tax advice on complex utility-sector issues including regulated rate structures, tax accounting models, and clean energy focused investment structures and investment tax credits.

Evaluate tax impacts of major transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, large infrastructure projects, and financings.

Compliance & Reporting

Oversee preparation and timely filing of domestic and international corporate income tax returns and non-income based tax returns.

Ensure accurate tax accounting under US GAAP, including reporting for quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A disclosures.

Lead global tax controversy and audit management with domestic and international tax authorities.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing global tax team, including specialists across various jurisdictions.

Partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, Business Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Sustainability teams domestically and internationally.

Manage external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory counterparts.

Regulatory & Industry Engagement

Monitor evolving domestic and international tax legislation and regulatory developments.

Advocate for the company’s interests through industry associations, regulatory consultations, and government engagement.

Evaluate impacts of emerging global tax frameworks relevant to the utility sector and energy transition.

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field with a CPA designation and completion of CICA In-Depth Tax required.

Master’s in Taxation, or related Post‑graduate education preferred.

Experience

15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership of global or multi‑jurisdictional tax functions.

Experience in the utility, energy, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive sectors strongly preferred.

Deep knowledge of global tax structures, international tax regulatory frameworks, and tax accounting principles.

Proven success advising executive leaders on complex tax matters, large‑scale investments, and cross‑border transactions.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing:  A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on‑site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top‑up plan and wellness benefits.

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