Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. 

Description

The position is responsible to provide planning & performance oversight across major streams within the Facility business: 

• Real Estate Planning - Support the Real Estate team's revenue activities by facilitating the gathering of key lease contract information and entering into the Real Estate SAP module to drive revenue recognition and invoicing. Support the Team Lead by accessing data to address departmental queries, stakeholder requests and reporting requirements. Provide ongoing input and guidance for the coordination of SAP module integration
• Utility Management (USA and/or Canada backup) - Facilitate new utility account setup and coordinate between CPKC departments, Utility companies, and the Utility Bill Payment Manager, tracks consumption and expenditures, provides input to CP's Annual sustainability report and periodic variance explanations (month/quarter/annual) and specific operations department request regarding our various facilities

Accountabilities

• Support SAP Leasing Module processes including lease agreement entry, administration, and recurring invoicing and revenue amortization.
• Coordinates with IS department to resolve technical issues involving data inconsistencies, revenue recognition and amortization.
• Advises and tests solutions to facilitate Real Estate module migration and upgrades.
• Develops & distribute various standardized performance & financial measure reports.
• Performs  ongoing (monthly/quarterly) reconciliation of deferred lease revenue accounts & documentation.
• Provide analytical support for various time-sensitive senior management queries.
• Facilitates new utility account setup and coordinates between CPKC departments, utility companies, and the Utility Bill Payment Manager.
• Actively monitors utility issues, proposes solutions and escalates instances of late payments, shut-off notices and consumption spikes.
• Investigates and utility account ownership and validates with internal stakeholders.
• Tracks consumption and expenditures, provides input to CPS Annual sustainability report and periodic variance explanations (month/quarter/annual) and specific operations department request regarding our various facilities.
• Actively monitors utility account inventory to assess data completeness and seeks outstanding data from stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• University degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.
• Must have 1 year or accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable experience.
• Must have 1 year of prior experience with a large ERP system (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards).
• Process management skills.
• Application Expertise (desirable): BPC, Excel.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships cross functionally.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We offer

• Complete health and welfare benefits package.
• Competitive salary.
• Incentive plan.
• Vacation plan.

Additional Information

CPKC reaffirm our declaration of commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination by explicitly declaring the prohibition of requesting medical test of non-pregnancy and HIV as requirements for employment.

Through the previous statement, it is allowed to be known to our internal and external applicants through our publications of vacant positions, providing an inclusive environment for all applicants, however, in critical roles that involve security for our environment, specific tests may be taken for some positions, which is established by the government, we compromise to guarantee a safe and secure environment with zero tolerance for discrimination, aligned with our principles of labor equality and non-discrimination.

EEO Statement

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. The talent selection process for vacant positions at Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (KSCM) is governed by the principles established in its Labor Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy, in accordance with the provisions of section III of Article 1 of the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (LFPED), and applies to applicants internal and / or external alike. In addition, KCSM does not request clinical tests and / or desk tests from applicants as part of the decision-making process during selection.

Company Overview

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done. If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.