BNSF Railway Company

Audit Manager

BNSF Railway Company$92K — $121K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in audit, IT, or finance-related field.
  • Eligible to work without BNSF's sponsorship for employment authorization.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage risk assessments and audits in operations, IT, and finance.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Assess compliance with BNSF and Federal regulations.
  • Create strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Coach staff in audit methodologies and best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
  • Robust health care options for employees and their dependents.
  • Health care spending accounts with employer contributions.
  • Family benefits including adoption reimbursement and dependent care support.
  • Access to discounts on wellness services and travel.
  • Annual bonus participation in the Incentive Compensation Program.
  • Generous leave and time off policies.
Full Job Description
Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $92,000 - $121,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

The BNSF Railway Compliance and Audit Department ensures adherence to best practices in corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls, fostering trust and alignment with business partners. Committed to ethics and integrity, this team plays a vital role in maintaining BNSF's high standards. Their efforts are essential in upholding the company's reputation and operational excellence.

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.

Travelis minimal (less than 10%).

Key responsibilities may include:

Development and management of risk assessments and audits focusing on operations, IT, and financial areas of BNSF.

Development, management, and evaluation of the appropriateness of system of internal controls.

Evaluating compliance to BNSF / Federal rules and regulations.

Effectively develop strategies to minimize risk in the areas we audit.

Develop and coach staff in audit methodologies ensuring up-to-date standards are maintained.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment. When travel may be an option, work is conducted in a safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, walking around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in audit, information technology, or a finance-related field.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA, CPA, CISA, CIA or another applicable certification(s) is a plus.
  • In-charge level audit experience.
  • Detail oriented, conscientious, self-starter, having the ability to successfully balance multiple projects and priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (at all levels) with an ability to build strong, positive relationships with business partners.
  • Experience managing projects using a project management methodology.
  • Ability to apply project management techniques, analytical techniques, programming, or system query techniques.

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
  • An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
  • A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
  • Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
  • Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
  • Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
  • Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
  • Generous leave / time off policies.
  • For more information, visit Benefits.

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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

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About BNSF Railway Company

BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. BNSF Railway Company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and operates as a standalone entity. The company provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities, including consumer goods, coal, industrial products, and agricultural products. BNSF Railway Company has a strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability, and has invested heavily in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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