Team Lead Regulatory Reporting

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CPKC is hiring a Team Lead, Regulatory Reporting to work onsite in Calgary, AB or Kansas City, MO, leading a small team of 2-3 professionals and owning the preparation, review and submission of Canadian and U.S. regulatory financial statements under U.S. GAAP. The role blends hands-on accounting with people leadership, requiring a BA in Accounting or Finance (CPA or in progress) and at least 4 years in regulatory reporting, plus SAP and BPC experience. You’ll ensure filings meet regulatory requirements, validate data, and partner with Finance on cross-functional data. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight cross-border regulatory expertise, leadership impact, process improvements, and coaching acumen, and anticipate pre-employment checks and an inclusive culture fit.

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 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.

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

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

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 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.

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: 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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