Overview
Director Corporate Accounting Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at CP
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Oversee the detailed accounting and reporting activities in order to support rapid and accurate period-end close and continuous improvement thereto
Maintain exemplary relationships with the multiple stakeholders that support the accounting and reporting process (treasury, HR, Payroll, labour relations, business groups, taxation, information systems, investees) or require its output (forecasting, business groups)
Provide secondary support for review of journal entries and reconciliations, as needed
Review financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data
Review quarterly and annual external disclosures associated with team scopes, and XBRL reporting of the financial statements
Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive workplans identifying monthly, quarterly and annual activities for the team identifying and prioritizing risks and opportunities, and designing adequate responses designing and implementing new controls, including periodic report testing documenting activities developing and improving value of analysis and reporting to internal users.
Coach, supervise and develop direct reports
Oversee and review assessments of technical accounting literature in relationship to significant financial transactions, identify alternatives, and document positions
Ensure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements
Review budgets and forecasts prepared by teams under scope and drive continuous improvements thereto
Oversee the design and sustainment of processes associated with integration of new entities
Ensure financial reporting and disclosures related to team scope are in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), tax, securities regulation, and SOX
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Accounting Designation CPA, with 10+ years of experience, including public company financial reporting and/or audit experience
Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS;
Ability to interpret complex accounting policies and accounting treatment and translate to business application
Communication skills both verbal and written
Management and leadership skills including coaching, motivating, resilience, team building, change management, and process reviews
Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as a key team member in cross functional teams, obtain consensus/agreement on recommendations
Title: Director Corporate Accounting
Company: CP
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Category: Finance & Banking (Accounting Manager), Management
