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:
The Director Corporate Reporting leads a team that is responsible for month end close and consolidation of financial results, management reporting of consolidated results analysis, external financial reporting and legal entity compliance reporting, and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Oversee monthly close and consolidation
Oversee preparation of external consolidated financial reports of CPKC on Forms 8-K/10-Q/10-K
Review entity financial statements and oversee subsidiary audit for tax and regulatory compliance purpose
Oversee Delegation of Journal Entry Procedure policy and ensure period journal entry testing procedure are followed for control purpose
Oversee the account reconciliation process and ensure that account reconciliation policy and procedure are followed
Review executive reports on financial results, including operating metrics, business drivers and variance explanations (monthly short summary of key results variances “flash” report, quarterly earnings per share and operating ratio “waterfall” report with supporting schedules)
Coordinate processes and scheduling with internal stakeholders, contributors and external auditors
Lead the development and implementation of team projects and initiatives including quarter end and year end external and management reporting, process documentation, data management and system optimization related to Corporate Reporting
Recommend reporting solutions addressing significant financial transactions and track their timely implementation
Lead research and analysis of technical literature in relationship to significant emerging ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) disclosure requirements, identify alternatives, provide advice and recommendation on selected option
Supervising, training and mentoring staff with duties related to corporate reporting
Maintains and manages exemplary relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, external auditors, internal controls, regulatory, legal, accounting and finance, tax, investor relations, and communications & media
Ensure financial reporting and disclosures comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and securities regulations, and underlying processes comply with internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements
Address queries from auditors and internal reviewers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Accounting Designation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) and bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
10+ years of public company external reporting or audit and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting is desirable
Minimum 5 years leadership experience
Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companies
Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong leadership, analytical, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 provide, 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: 104624
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: None
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 2A
Job Available to: Internal & External
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