Assistant Manager/Manager Accounting (External Reporting)

The BNSF Railway Finance/Accounting Department provides innovative strategic solutions and world-class financial services to support BNSF’s overall performance. The department is committed to maintaining integrity and recognizing the company’s successes, ensuring that BNSF remains a leader in the railway industry. Within the Finance Department, several specialized departments contribute to its overall mission: Controller, Revenue Management, Strategic Sourcing, Tax, Treasury, and Strategic Studies. Each department is vital in managing BNSF’s financial health and strategic financial planning. These departments work collaboratively to secure BNSF’s economic stability and support its growth and innovation within the railway industry.

This is a full-time position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

Travel is minimal to none

Key responsibilities may include: 

Overseeing SOX compliance for BNSF’s Finance organization, including verifying controls have been completed by the related business partners timely and accurately

Manage documentation of identified deficiencies and remediation efforts and communicating with Corporate Audit Services (CAS) to track status

Help manage the process of preparing quarterly and annual financial packages and other deliverables requested from BNSF’s parent company

Assist in the preparation of various footnotes and other disclosures for quarterly and annual filings with the SEC and other regulatory agencies

Help manage various audits and reviews performed by independent auditors

Assist in the preparation and review of various ad hoc financial reporting requests and other special projects

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business need

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.   

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance-related field, as applicable
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• History of reviewing and/or preparing SOX controls and SOX-related documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Public accounting experience
• Masters’ degree in accounting or business administration

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