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CPKC

Director Corporate Reporting

CPKC, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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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. This position is based out of our corporate headquaters in Calgary, AB.

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.

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).

Job Details

Req ID: 104624

Department: Finance & Accounting

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Calgary, AB or Kansas City, MO

Country: Canada

% of Travel: None

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 2

Job Available to: Internal & External

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