Manager, Financial Reporting
Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
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 Financial Reporting leads the team that coordinates month end close activities, prepares monthly consolidated results, prepares external financial disclosures related to Non-GAAP measures, as well as maintains working relationship with cross-functional teams.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversee the month end close process to ensure a timely close
- Oversee the consolidation activities and execution of the plan with multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the consolidation process or require its output to drive alignment
- Review journal entries, consolidation entries and reconciliations
- Review procedures performed on periodic journal entry testing for control purpose and ensure that Delegation of Journal Entry Procedure policy and procedure are followed
- Review external financial disclosures related to Non-GAAP measures
- Maintain exemplary relationships with the multiple internal stakeholders that support the close, internal and external reporting process
- Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
- Lead or support team projects and initiatives including quarter end and year end external reporting and management reporting, process documentation, data management and system optimization
- Coach, supervise and develop direct reports
- Assess and research implications of significant financial transactions
- 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:
- Accounting Designation required (CPA; CPA, CA)
- 5+ years of relevant experience required (public company external reporting or audit, desirable) with a min. 2 years leadership experience
- Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companies
- Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- 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 plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with national 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).
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- Req ID: 102387
- 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: 3
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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