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Sr Accountant - External Reporting

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for the preparation, analysis and review of financial information in accordance with United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, and Company policies. The incumbent supports a broad range of financial reporting activities including corporate accounting, external reporting, regulatory reporting, technical accounting, internal controls over financial reporting, finance transformation initiatives and other specialized reporting portfolios.Through cross-functional assignments and rotational opportunities, the incumbent develops expertise across multiple areas of Financial Reporting while supporting continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.The position works closely with internal stakeholders across Finance and other business functions at CN to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. The role has significant interaction and exposure to senior leadership, auditors, regulators and key business stakeholders including Financial Planning, Sales and Marketing, Tax, Law, Procurement, Human Resources, Sustainability, and Investor Relations.The role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to public company financial reporting, finance transformation, and strategic business initiatives while building relationships across Finance and the broader organization.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Close Activities

Responsible for month-end closing activities activities including preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries and financial analyses
Responsible for compiling and maintaining month-end checklists and reporting binders, including financial statement disclosure, on designated areas and assist other team members during quarterly and annual close process
Assist with consolidated, legal entity, regulatory and non-consolidated financial reporting requirements.
Partner with internal and external auditors during financial statement audits and control testing by preparing working files, responding to inquiries, and strengthening documentation.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organization
Responsible for internal controls in accordance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Responsible for accounting and reporting activities for portfolios, as assigned, such as revenue reporting, lease accounting, property accounting, pension accounting, stock-based compensation and foreign exchange hedge accounting
Accounting Policy and Technical Analysis
Research and analyze accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Assess accounting implications of significant, complex and non-routine transactions
Prepare technical accounting analyses and recommendations and communicate financial impacts related thereto to the senior and executive leadership team
Support implementation of newly issued accounting standards and reporting requirements
Collaborate on special projects that will have an accounting implication such as new business opportunities, Mergers and Acquisitions (MandA) related financial due diligence and other strategic projects

Regulatory and Compliance Reporting

Prepare financial reports and filings required by regulatory authorities, securities regulators, government agencies and other external stakeholders
Update and maintain process documentation and control evidence
Auditor support for regulatory and non-consolidated financial statement audits
Maintain general ledgers and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policies
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
Continuous Improvement, Systems and Projects
Leverage technology, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics tools to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiencies across Financial Reporting activities
Participate in finance transformation initiatives
Assist with implementation, testing, stabilization and optimization of new financial systems, reporting tools and automation solutions
Support lease and property accounting activities, where assigned, including lease and capital project administration, transaction processing, reconciliations, system support, and period-end close activities.

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires flexibility to work additional hours at quarter end or during peak periods. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience at a CPA firm or minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a public company financial accounting and reporting role, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or a related field
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly
Business acumen
Financial acumen
Coordination
Negotiation
Process optimization

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Ability to work in and learn different financial and reporting systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, Business Warehouse (BW), Workiva Wdesk, PowerPlan, OneStream and IBM TM1)*
Expertise in the application of U.S. GAAP accounting policies, and securities commissions' reporting rules and regulations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in broader Microsoft Office suite
Experience leveraging automation, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence and data analytics tools to improve business processes and reporting effectiveness.*
Solid understanding of COSO framework and/or internal controls over financial reporting
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive with changing priorities and tight deadlines - especially during month-end
Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate technical accounting matters to both financial and non-financial audiences
Stakeholder-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service
Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to issue resolution
Discretion in handling confidential financial information
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

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Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and review financial information and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements, and company policies. Support close activities, audits, internal controls, technical accounting, regulatory filings, and finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, and a CPA designation, with equivalent education or experience considered. Candidates need at least four years of experience at a CPA firm or in public-company financial accounting and reporting, along with strong U.S. GAAP, reporting systems, Excel, and internal controls knowledge.

Skills

U.S. GAAP
Financial Reporting
External Reporting
Regulatory Reporting
Technical Accounting
Month-End Close
Account Reconciliations
Journal Entries
SOX Internal Controls
Accounting Standards Research
Financial Statement Audits
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Process Automation
Data Analytics
Stakeholder Communication
SAP S/4HANA

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Keywords

U.S. GAAP
Canadian Regulatory Requirements
External Reporting
Regulatory Reporting
Technical Accounting
Corporate Accounting
Month-End Close
Account Reconciliations
Journal Entries
Financial Statement Disclosures
Sarbanes-Oxley
SOX
COSO Framework
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
CPA
SAP S/4HANA
Business Warehouse
Workiva Wdesk
PowerPlan
OneStream
IBM TM1
Microsoft Excel
Artificial Intelligence
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Finance Transformation
Lease Accounting
Property Accounting
Pension Accounting
Stock-Based Compensation

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