Senior Accountant, Revenue & Reporting

The purpose of the Revenue Accounting & Reporting Specialist is to account for, analyze, and report on CPKC’s revenues to ensure complete and accurate financial results for internal stakeholders and the investor community. They will work closely with other members of Finance, Sales and Marketing, and Investor Relations and will be responsible for the completion of accounting and/or reporting processes to reflect revenue generating activities. The role will also work to further develop reports to aid in the analysis of year-over-year performance trends and their impact on internal and external commentary.


POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assist with the accounting, analysis, and forecasting of other freight and non-freight revenue
Engage and support various business stakeholders in completing the accounting and reporting for revenues and related activities
Develop and validate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting that illustrates year-over-year demand, yield, and other key metrics
Report weekly metrics on CPKC’s external website
Prepare external financial disclosures within the quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis and Annual Report
Monitor data integrity to ensure consistent reporting
Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and data maintenance to achieve business objectives that could be technical in nature
Significant interaction with the business units to understand and articulate key drivers of change


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or related field
3+ years financial accounting, analysis, and/or reporting experience
Designated CPA or training towards a CPA designation is preferred
Demonstrates capability to interpret a wide array of information and determine key messages to bridge the gap between analytics and business understanding
Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment


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)”.


Req ID: 104134
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: 2
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External