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.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan and conduct assigned internal audits in accordance with the IIA Standards and the Internal Audit Manual, including:
• Risk assessment
• Design and execution of audit procedures
• Identification of audit observations and root causes
• Generation of clear and concise audit report summarizing findings and recommendations
• Perform data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency and identify value-add insights for management
• Obtain and demonstrate an understanding of the complex systems, processes, risks, and controls that are relevant to the various business units across the organization
• Perform high quality audit activities and maintain audit documentation as per IIA and department standards, while delivering audit projects on time and within budget
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to various levels of management
• Follow-up with management for timely completion of management action plans
• Perform a monthly validation of the Corporation’s revenue synergies recognized as a result of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern merger, ensuring accuracy in reporting to the Board of Directors
• Perform quarter-end review procedures over the Corporation’s financial statements and report key findings to the AFC
• Provide direct support to the organization’s external auditors during their annual review of the Corporation’s financial statements
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan
• Develop and apply knowledge of CPKC processes and technologies and the railroad industry
• Demonstrate excellent project and time management to complete the assigned responsibilities in a timely manner with quality
• Assist with the initiatives taken to improve the internal audit practice at CPKC and other assurance/advisory projects as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent combination of education and work experience, is preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of audit experience
• Demonstrated analytical ability to investigate, problem-solve, and perform root cause analysis complemented by the ability to document detailed working papers
• Proficient computer skills (including word processing, spreadsheets, flowcharting, and presentation tools) to perform and report on assigned projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to manage business relationships with various levels of management

The Senior Internal Auditor will work in CPKC’s Internal Audit department. This position is a key contributor in conducting independent, objective internal audits throughout the organization in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards. The successful candidate may also be assigned the responsibility of supporting monthly reporting to the Board of Directors and quarterly reporting to the Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), providing direct assistance to the external auditors, and the Annual Audit Plan. Your work will contribute to enhancing risk management at CPKC and you will build relationships across the organization, honing your communication and leadership skills.