Team Lead Property Accounting

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and dynamic company as a Team Lead in Property Accounting. This exciting role involves overseeing accounting processes, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You'll lead a talented team, manage critical financial reporting, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational performance. The organization fosters a culture of growth and development, providing opportunities for career advancement. If you're a detail-oriented leader with a passion for accounting, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a transnational environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead property/capital accounting and reporting initiatives.
• Manage compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S4

Job description

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose, and culture.

Purpose of the Position:

The Team Lead Property Accounting is accountable for ensuring the sustainment of policies, procedures, and processes of accounting and reporting activities for Property/Capital Accounting, driving continuous improvement.

Position Accountabilities:

1. Lead the management of CPKC property/capital accounting and reporting, and improvement initiatives.
2. Proactively seek to drive new efficiencies and improvements of property/capital accounting team deliverables through identifying risks and opportunities and designing and implementing strategies to close gaps.
3. Work with team members and other stakeholders to build and execute detailed plans to drive efficiencies in accounting and reporting processes.
4. Manage and review team deliverables including reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, and monthly and quarterly analysis.
5. Manage and maintain compliance with Property and Asset related US GAAP accounting standards.
6. Support the preparation, development, and implementation of annual group depreciation studies for Canadian, US, and Mexico operations, including integration of processes, deliverables, and timelines.
7. Support the integration of property/capital accounting and reporting systems (SAP ECC and S4).
8. Support the impact of improvement initiatives on property accounting deliverables for Regulatory Reporting (CTA/STB) and Tax Reporting.
9. Maintain effective relationships with multiple internal stakeholders who support the accounting and reporting process (Project Accounting, Tax, Regulatory Reporting, Information Systems, Operations, Corporate Reporting, etc.).
10. Provide accounting support and recommendations for significant Property transactions.
11. Ensure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable Internal Control (SOX) requirements.
12. Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers.
13. Create an environment that provides opportunities for development of team members.

Position Requirements:

1. Accounting Designation required (CPA).
2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
3. Previous Fixed Assets exposure.
4. Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companies.
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 a national presence, the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check.
• Reference check.

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is a key way for management employees to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain or maintain certification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities, to apply. Accommodations are available upon request.