Collections Manager

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 Manager Non-Freight will lead a professional invoicing and receivables Team, overseeing timely non-freight assessments and collections; ensuring accurate financial reporting through budget, forecast, and variance analysis processes; adhering to SOX and internal controls; driving strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives; all while coaching and developing the next CPKC leaders.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Leads development and execution of strategic objectives
• Creates and executes on industry-leading standards for timely, accurate and complete invoicing
• Produces and analyzes monthly financial forecast for Engineering billable work recoveries
• Reviews/produces monthly financial accruals for billable recoveries not yet invoiced
• Monthly account reconciliation and review of various billing suspense accounts (Blackline)
• Accountable for the invoicing and collection activities and metrics of billable projects / non-freight revenue through direct interaction with various government and external agencies
• Assists with questions that arise out of governmental project audits
• Oversees the billing to third parties annually for joint facility contracts and related collection.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities, proposes and implements solutions and gains consensus from key stakeholders.
• Prepares various internal management reports and assists in various research projects related to accounting issues.
• Works cross-functionally and externally to resolve outstanding, unresolved non-freight invoicing and receivables
• Leads a team of non-unionized and unionized staff, leveraging CPKC’s Consequence Leadership model to develop future leaders
• Provides timely and constructive coaching and feedback to staff; develops staff and provides challenging opportunities.
• Creates a culture of urgency and accountability
• Leads and executes on technology enhancements and changes
• Proactively engages upstream and downstream stakeholders to ensure streamlined end-to-end processes
• Strict adherence to SOX and Internal Controls
• Protect CPKC financial integrity and accuracy

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary in finance or business related discipline
• CPA designation or working toward one considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience and solid understanding of financials
• Ability to understand and interpret Federal and State regulations and apply to billable assets
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and drill down to root cause
• Strong Financial and Business acumen
• Advanced MS Excel

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement 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.

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen.  We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free. 

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

• Req ID: 101656
• Department: Information Services
• 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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