Accountant, Tax

Job summary

The successful candidate will provide tax expertise to various departments and contribute to strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting. They will also compile, analyze, and report royalty and tax information while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

Job Category: Finance Location: Saskatoon Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1) At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. About Us Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario. The Role Cameco has an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a highly engaged and skilled department in support of the corporation’s global tax function. Working within a group of professionals, you will undertake various types of analytical and compliance activities and collaborate with various stakeholders and external advisors. We are looking for a team player with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills to join this dynamic group. This is an excellent career opportunity to specialize in the area of corporate taxation. In This Role, You Will Partner with various departments and provide tax expertise. Contribute to the strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting of the various Cameco entities. Compile, analyze, report and defend royalty and tax information for internal and external disclosures. Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives and projects as required, including proactively participating in the identification and development of efficient, value-added processes. Required Canadian Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation; bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, or a related field; five to 10 years of relevant work experience, with a focus on Canadian tax compliance; knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); completion or enrollment in the CPA Canada in-depth tax course; and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Recommended ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple deadlines and organize work independently; experience in a large multi-national enterprise with a tax provision component or equivalent; experience using ERP software (SAP); high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel; and results-oriented, proactive, with a mindset of continuous improvement. Conditions Of Employment Background check required. Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes: competitive compensation program with base and variable pay; flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account; fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave; Employee and Family Assistance Programs; and RRSP and RPP matching program; career development opportunities; and relocation costs Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered. This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. Req ID #: 42495 Posted: September 22, 2026 Posting end date: Until role is filled Salary Range: $93,000 – $129,000 Disclaimer: This information is presented as the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the total rewards provided for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on the individual’s education, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations. The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will provide tax expertise to various departments and contribute to strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting. They will also compile, analyze, and report royalty and tax information while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Canadian Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Five to 10 years of experience with a focus on Canadian tax compliance and knowledge of IFRS are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program • Flexible health plan • Drug plan • Dental plan • Vision plan • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee and dependant life insurance • AD&D insurance • Disability benefits • Paid vacation leave • Employee and Family Assistance Programs • RRSP matching program • RPP matching program • Career development opportunities • Relocation costs

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate taxation
• Tax compliance
• Financial reporting
• IFRS
• Strategic planning
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous improvement
• Royalty reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Management & Leadership