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.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Team Lead, Regulatory Reporting supports the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory financial statements and external disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Canadian and U.S. regulatory accounting requirements. Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Reporting, this role balances hands-on regulatory reporting responsibilities with direct people leadership for a small team of regulatory reporting professionals.
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POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Directly manage 2–3 regulatory reporting professionals, including work assignment, prioritization, daily supervision, support onboarding and training of new team members
Prepare and review regulatory financial statements, schedules, and supporting analyses for submission to Canadian and U.S. regulatory agencies
Perform and review journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validation related to regulatory reporting
Ensure regulatory filings and disclosures comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Apply and explain differences between regulatory accounting requirements and U.S. GAAP
Partner with Finance and business teams to gather, validate, and analyze financial and operational data
Review team member deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established controls
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback
Support continuous improvement of regulatory reporting processes, controls, and documentation
Assist with system and process changes impacting regulatory reporting
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent) required or in progress
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or regulatory reporting
Demonstrated experience reviewing work and providing guidance to other accountants
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting principles
Hands-on experience with SAP, Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC
Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively with large datasets
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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
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
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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.
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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.
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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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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Req ID: 105536
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, AB or Kansas City, MO
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External
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