Director Corporate Reporting Job Details | CPKC

Canadian Pacific Railway; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American railroad seeks a Director of Corporate Reporting in Calgary, Alberta. This role oversees financial results consolidation, external reporting, and team leadership. Candidates should have a CPA or CA designation, extensive experience in public company reporting, and strong leadership skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package in a culture valuing diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public company external reporting or audit experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards applicable to public companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and consolidation of financial results.
• Manage external financial reporting including 8-K/10-Q/10-K forms.
• Lead and mentor corporate reporting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Accounting Designation (CPA or CA)

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Job description

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 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 headquarters 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‑Oxxley 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

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.

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 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: 104624
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: None
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 2
• Job Available to: Internal & External