Specialist, Income Tax

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 a Specialist, Income Tax, you’ll be a key player in our tax team—supporting income tax accounting, reporting, and compliance. You’ll collaborate across finance, tackle complex challenges, and help deliver high-impact results. If you're passionate about precision and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team!

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Canadian tax provision calculations under US GAAP
• Prepare income tax disclosures for quarterly and annual external reporting under US GAAP
• Prepare internal tax reporting, return-to-provision adjustments, and account reconciliations
• Assist with Canadian and international tax compliance filings, audits, and documentation
• Provide support to the U.S. tax team on compliance and reporting
• Analyze financial transactions for tax implications and draft related disclosures
• Maintain organized tax files and ensure SOX compliance
• Respond to auditor and internal reviewer queries
• Utilize TaxPrep and SAP systems effectively

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or other relevant fields;
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA);
• Minimum 3 years income tax experience

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: 105132
• 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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