Operational Accountant - Manager Car Hire & Non Freight Billing & Receivable

Operational Accountant - Manager Car Hire & Non Freight Billing & Receivable Job Description Job Alerts Link Operational Accountant - Manager Car Hire & Non Freight Billing & ReceivableJoin 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:
Lead a high-impact team responsible for safeguarding millions of dollars in railway revenue through the accurate management of car hire, non-freight invoicing, receivables, and financial reconciliation activities. This role combines operational leadership, strategic problem-solving, industry engagement, and talent development to enhance financial performance, improve efficiency, and support the continued growth and success of CPKC.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead the accurate and timely execution of car hire payables, receivables, claims, reclaims, TTX and RCH settlements, ensuring compliance with AAR Code of Car Hire Rules and resolving reconciliation issues with internal and external stakeholdersOversee the timely and accurate invoicing, collections, dispute resolution, and reconciliation of Non-Freight receivables, including work orders, projects, joint facilities, and miscellaneous billingsEnsure financial accuracy and compliance through monthly forecasting, month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, actuals postings, BlackLine reconciliations, and adherence to SOX and Integrated Controls Framework (ICF) requirementsAnalyze financial and operational data, prepare management reports and key performance metrics, and support the resolution of audit findings, governmental reviews, and outstanding production issuesDrive continuous improvement through technology enhancements, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency, service levels, and production standardsFoster a high-performance culture by coaching and developing employees, providing constructive feedback, promoting accountability and urgency, and building leadership capability within the teamPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Post-secondary education in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline required, with a CPA designation preferred;
candidates actively working toward their CPA designation will also be considered and viewed as a strong asset for the roleStrong financial acumen with significant experience in account reconciliations, financial analysis, and applying sound business judgment to support operational and financial decisionsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills combined with a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutionsAbility to understand, interpret, and apply Federal and State regulations, as well as industry requirements related to billable assets and financial transactionsStrong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents, and effectively communicate findings to various stakeholdersDemonstrated leadership experience managing teams in unionized and non-unionized environments, including knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), coaching, employee development, and performance management expertiseWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planPerformance incentive planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-time studies programPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Background Investigation
Criminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesBECOMING 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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).Job Type: Full-TimeLocation: Winnipeg, ManitobaCountry: CanadaJob Grade: 4
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