Specialist Fixed Assets NEW

Job title: Specialist Fixed Assets

Company: Canadian Pacific Railway

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 Specialist Fixed Assets is accountable to participate in the preparation and analysis of financial information regarding CPKC’s Properties for quarterly and annual consolidated Financial Statements, Surface Transportation Board (“STB”) Regulatory reporting, and other reporting as required.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contributes to property and capital accounting and reporting activities to support rapid and accurate period-end close (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Reconciles and analyzes General Ledger, Asset sub-ledger and Regulatory sub-ledger relating to Capital and Properties
• Completes Regulatory (STB) and Tax reporting – reconciliation and analysis, and quarterly and annual reporting to meet Regulatory and Tax requirements relating to Capital and Properties
• Assists in the preparation, development, and implementation of annual Group Depreciation studies for both Canadian and US operations
• Implements process controls, and assists with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems and processes
• Maintains CPKC’s compliance with Property and Capital related US GAAP accounting standards
• Maintains and improves documentation of processes for Capital and Property Accounting deliverables and accountabilities
• Participates in Capital and Property Accounting projects, as required
• Maintains CPKC’s compliance with Property and Capital related MX GAAP accounting standards
• Provides accounting support and recommendations for significant Capital and Property transactions
• Maintains effective relationships with multiple internal stakeholders to support the accounting and reporting process (Project Accounting, Tax, Regulatory Reporting, Information Systems, Operations, Corporate Reporting, etc.)
• Assists external and internal auditors in performing quarterly reviews and year-end audits of financial statements; including preparation of working papers and all other related documentation and deliverables relating to Capital and Properties
• Exemplifies CPKC Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• Accounting designation Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in accounting with exposure to US GAAP or IFRS
• Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently 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 ProgramBecoming 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 provide, 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: 104796
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: None
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

#LI-ONSITE#LI-EF1#LI-ONSITE#LI-EF1Location:Calgary, AB, CA, T2G 3J5

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:34:30 GMT

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