Analyst/Specialist, Corporate Reporting

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Pursuant to the Government of Canada’s mandate that all federally regulated employers require their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CP requires all prospective employees to confirm their vaccination status as part of the hiring process and as a condition of continued employment.

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Corporate Reporting Analyst or Specialist coordinates projects associated to entities that CP is acquiring and integrating, provides a primary point of contact for the execution of external audits and ensures the Company’s balance sheet accounting reconciliation policy and procedures are followed.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate, assist and/or plan accounting and reporting projects associated with the acquisition and integration of new subsidiaries;
• Liaise with external auditors to support their execution of audit activities through coordination with different internal stakeholders;
• Administer access and data within account reconciliation process;
• Monitor the account reconciliation process and ensure that balance sheet account reconciliation policy and procedures are followed;
• Support other external and legal entity reporting activities;
• Ensure financial reporting and disclosures outputs associated with responsibilities are in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), tax, securities regulation, and SOX;
• As assigned, research US GAAP and SEC guidance, identify alternatives and document recommended positions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• CPA designated or training towards a CPA designation;
• Knowledge of US GAAP requirements, desirable;
• Application Expertise (desirable): ERP/SAP, BPC, Excel, Workiva, Blackline;
• Process Management Skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders;
• Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER: 

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program 
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

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 CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").