Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Auditor Forensic Audit & Investigations, you will plan, lead and/or execute targeted audits and investigations into allegations of fraud, policy violation and other wrongdoing. Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Audit & Investigations, the Auditor will continuously learn and adapt in order to develop a proactive approach to identifying, investigating and mitigating fraud risks, trends and schemes. This position will collaborate with other team members and departments as necessary to safeguard CPKC’s assets and drive change across the organization.

This position can be based in Calgary, AB, or Kansas City, MO.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct investigations in all areas of the business (financial, operational, information systems, etc.) to obtain and document evidence used to validate allegations of fraud, policy violation, misconduct or other forms of potential wrongdoing
• Perform audits (both proactive and reactive) to assess the accuracy of financial and operational records, including analyzing data to identify trends, anomalies, fraudulent transactions, or lack of compliance with contracts, laws, regulations and/or CPKC policies and procedures
• Maintain high-quality documentation of working papers and other supporting documentation, including audit/investigation progress
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, making recommendations as appropriate to optimize business processes, control costs, safeguard assets and ensure management objectives are achieved
• Report audit/investigation findings to management through a variety of media including clear and concise forensic reports in compliance with CPKC as well as other professional (e.g. ACFE) standards, including testifying – judicially or otherwise - to said findings as required
• Prepare analyses and other materials to be used in discussion with stakeholders – both internal and external – including CPKC’s Chief Risk Officer, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and external auditors as required
• Liaise with other departments within CPKC, such as Human Resources, Legal and Accounts Payable to provide guidance on sensitive and confidential matters as required
• Review corporate policies and procedures, design work programs, develop audit tests and collaborate with the team as required
• Develop and apply effective project leadership and task management skills
• Develop a trusted business advisory relationship with all levels of management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree in Business/Commerce, Accounting or Finance plus completion of, or progress towards, a professional designation (CFE and/or CPA/CA/CMA/CGA, CIA). Equivalent combination of education and work experience would also be considered
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including conducting audits and/or investigations
• A strong command of the English and Spanish languages (both spoken and written language, as well as reading comprehension)
• Proficient auditing and analytical skills including strong attention to detail
• Excellent professional judgement and ethical decision-making abilities
• The ability to instill and maintain confidentiality in all work while also remaining objective, independent and free of bias
• Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, including the proven ability to navigate sensitive and contentious situations
• Ability to interface with various levels of management and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while remaining flexible and being able to adapt to rapid change
• Ability to manage work and personal priorities to respond effectively to high-priority assignments
• Intermediate technology/computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, including within Canada, Mexico and the United States; and
• The following would be considered assets:
• Experience with the SAP software
• Experience with data and analytics software and tools
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and applicable regulatory standards
• Knowledge of internal controls assessment, documentation and testing
• Knowledge of investigation standards, methods, procedures and techniques, including experience in conducting internal investigations
• Experience in the rail transportation industry, or similar
• Experience working in Mexico or other Spanish-speaking jurisdictions

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106230
• Department: Corporate Risk
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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