Job Details

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 Team Lead Property Accounting is accountable to ensure the sustainment of policies, procedures and processes of accounting and reporting activities for Property/Capital Accounting, driving for continuous improvement.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leads the management of CPKC property/capital accounting and reporting, and improvement initiativesProactively seeks to drive new efficiencies and improvements of property/capital accounting team deliverables through identifying risks and opportunities and designing and implementing strategies to close gapsWorks with team members and other stakeholders to build and execute on detailed plans to drive efficiencies in accounting and reporting processesManages and reviews team deliverables including reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, and monthly and quarterly analysisManages and maintains compliance with Property and Asset related US GAAP accounting standardsSupport the preparation, development and implementation of annual group depreciation studies for Canadian, US and Mexico operations, including integration of processes, deliverables and timelinesSupports the integration of property/capital accounting and reporting systems (SAP ECC and S4)Supports the impact of improvement initiatives on property accounting deliverables for Regulatory Reporting (CTA/STB) and Tax ReportingMaintains effective relationships with multiple internal stakeholders who support the accounting and reporting process (Project Accounting, Tax, Regulatory Reporting, Information Systems, Operations, Corporate Reporting, etc.)Provide accounting support and recommendations for significant Property transactionsEnsure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable Internal Control (SOX) requirementsAddress and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewersCreates an environment that provides opportunities for development of team members

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Accounting Designation required (CPA)Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required including 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership positionPrevious Fixed Assets exposureKnowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companiesPossess a strong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee Share Purchase PlanPerformance Incentive PlanAnnual Fitness SubsidyPart-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

Criminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional 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: 104474Department: Finance & AccountingJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Calgary, AlbertaCountry: Canada% of Travel: None

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Job Grade: 4Job Available to: Internal & External

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