Manager, Business Compliance

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary

The Business Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing CN’s expense management business processes to ensure awareness of compliance requirements and issues. The incumbent performs audits on assets, expenses and payments to employees, and vendors. The role assists in developing internal controls and policies, identifies gaps in processes and procedures, and develops training material to address gaps. The position manages the Company’s risk of non-compliance, which includes preventing, deterring, and detecting fraud, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and providing training to Officers on corporate practices and policies to promote good behaviour and compliance.

Main ResponsibilitiesVendor Audits

· Perform vendor audits to ensure compliance against contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSA), and quotes

· Detect non-compliant overbilling, generate billing disputes with vendors, and ensure recoveries on overbilling

· Identify non-compliant actions and advise processors and approvers concerning corrective measures

· Redirect vendors in MyCNvouchers (MCV) to correct procurement channel such as Purchasing Card (PCARD), Ariba, and Fieldglass (FG)

· Collaborate with Management to ensure Officers are aware of compliance requirements and issues

· Assist with developing internal controls and policies designed to meet compliance requirements

· Provide training to Officers on corporate practices and policies to promote good behaviour and compliance

Spend Review and Audits

· Audit spends related to travel and Purchase Card (PCARD) to ensure compliance and detect fraudulent claims

· Audit monthly payment to vendors to ensure compliance and identify vendors that may require full audit

· Review monthly telecommunication costs and usage

· Monitor unused telecom devices, as well as the ones assigned to inactive employees

Develop Direct Reports and Build Networks

· Support learning and development opportunities to improve team competencies, knowledge, and experience

· Build a strong internal and external network that supports the organization’s reputation

· Cultivate influence internally and externally in addressing expense compliance issues

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (15%). Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

RequirementsExperience

Auditing

· Between 3 to 5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably contract auditing

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) *

· Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)*

· Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in all operations

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Applies critical thinking

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Communicates with impact

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Solves problems to create value

· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of ethical business behaviour, risk management, governance, and external and internal audits

· Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.