Senior Accountant — External Reporting & GAAP Expert

Canadian National Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESIP

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Canadian National Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to lead month-end close, external reporting, and internal controls across U.S. GAAP and Canadian requirements.

You will interact with senior leaders, auditors, and cross‑functional teams while advancing automation and finance transformation initiatives. Hybrid work model in Montreal; CPA and 4+ years in public company accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred or CPA track in progress.
• 4+ years in public company accounting and reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support external and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and control testing.
• Lead internal controls in accordance with SOX.
• Assist with accounting for portfolios such as revenue, leases and pensions.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial reporting.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

CPA designation

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BW

Workiva Wdesk

PowerPlan

OneStream

IBM TM1

Job description

Canadian National Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to lead month-end close, external reporting, and internal controls across U.S. GAAP and Canadian requirements.

You will interact with senior leaders, auditors, and cross‑functional teams while advancing automation and finance transformation initiatives. Hybrid work model in Montreal; CPA and 4+ years in public company accounting preferred.