Manager Corporate Accounting - Calgary, Canada - Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, the Manager, Corporate Accounting leads and develops a team that sustains and improves accounting, forecasting and reporting activities associated primarily with leasing and stock-based compensation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordinate amongst the team the detailed accounting and reporting activities on a recurring basis in order to support rapid and accurate periodend close
Maintain exemplary relationships with the multiple internal stakeholders that support the accounting and reporting process (business groups, HR compensation, payroll) or require its output (senior leadership, forecasting team)
Review journal entries and reconciliations
Review financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data
Review quarterly and annual external disclosures associated with team scope and XBRL reporting of the financial statements
Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
Research and analyze technical accounting literature in relationship to significant financial transactions, identify alternatives, and document positions
Identify and support process improvement and monitor existing process to ensure continuous improvement
Develop, execute and track comprehensive workplans, including those that pertain to the integration of newly acquired entities
Identify monthly, quarterly and annual activities for the team
Prioritize risks and opportunities, and designing adequate responses
Design and implement new controls, including periodic report testing
Documenting all activities
Develop and improve value of analysis and reporting to internal users
Coach, supervise and develop direct reports
Ensure accounting, financial reporting and disclosures comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and securities regulations, and underlying processes comply with internal controls (SOX) requirements
Address queries from auditors and internal reviewers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Accounting designation required (CPA; CPA, CA)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required (public company external reporting or audit, desirable)
Minimum of 2 years management/leadership experience

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Parttime Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation: