Manager, Accounting

• Req ID: 75390
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 05/20/2019

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 Manager, Accounting, leads a team of professional accountants in sustaining corporate and property accounting processes, supporting timely and accurate financial reporting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage execution of monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes;
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, analyses, reports, and disclosures prepared by team members;
• Establish, communicate, update and execute a workplan detailing and scheduling issue resolution and improvement projects;
• Coordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting processes or require their output;
• Assess performance, provide and solicit feedback, coach and develop team members;
• Identify and execute process improvements and monitor existing process to ensure continuous improvement;
• Establish and monitor documentation standards for the team;
• Ensure processes comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements;
• Recommend solutions addressing significant financial transactions and track their timely implementation.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting Designation required (CPA);
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience;
• Management and leadership skills including coaching, motivating, team building, implementing change, process reviews and improvement;
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companies (US GAAP experience, desirable);
• ERP/SAP knowledge (desirable);
• Application Expertise (desirable): Workiva, BPC, Excel;
• Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and lead team in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent 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").