Specialist, Corporate Reporting

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Corporate Reporting Specialist sustains and improves critical and complex sets of accounting and reporting functions, and supports the Corporate Reporting team’s activities.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan detailed accounting and reporting activities on a recurring basis in order to support rapid and accurate execution
• Coordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting and reporting process or require its output
• Perform journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare external financial disclosures
• Prepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data
• Assess and research implications of significant financial transactions
• Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
• Identify and analyze possible improvements to processes and implement selected solutions
• Ensures financial reporting is in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), tax or securities regulation as applicable and SOX
• Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• CPA designated
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP requirements, desirable
• Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:        

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

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.

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 Colour (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: 102692
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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