BNSF Railway Company

Manager Budgets (Mechanical)

BNSF Railway Company$81K — $122K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred
  • 2+ years experience in finance-related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently or in a team
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Eligible to work without BNSF's employment authorization assistance
  • Ability to prepare detailed financial reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Review and manage operating expenses related to Mechanical functions
  • Record ongoing journal entries and prepare monthly close reports
  • Forecast and close activities for income statement and balance sheet lines
  • Oversee capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved amounts
  • Coordinate capital plan establishment and obtain approvals for expenditures
  • Present financial information to Mechanical operations personnel
  • Support collaboration with multiple departments for budgetary management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program
  • Variety of health care options for employees and dependents
  • Health care spending accounts with employer contributions
  • Support for family-related benefits, including parental and adoption reimbursement
  • Discounts on various services such as travel and gym memberships
  • Annual bonus under 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: 09/29/2025
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $81,500 - $122,000
  • 2+ years of experience: $81,500 - $108,000
  • 3+ years of experience: $92,000 - $122,000

These ranges reflect what BNSF Railway reasonably expects to pay for this position, based on the role's level, scope, and responsibilities. Final compensation and position level will be determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 Finance 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 ispossible as determined by business need but typically less than 5%

This position works closely with multiple departments including Mechanical, Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Accounts Payable, Materials, Internal and External Reporting, Capital, Tax, Payroll, Manpower Planning, Engineering Structures, Finance, and Accounting.

Key responsibilities may include:

Responsible for the review and management of operating expenses related to BNSF's Mechanical functions among other items. Includes;
  • Recording of ongoing journal entries.
  • Forecasting and Closing activities related to Income Statement/ Balance Sheet lines, such as close vs. forecast variance explanations.
  • Preparation of monthly close reports.
  • Creation of the Annual plan.

Responsible for the review and management of capital expenditures related to BNSF's Mechanical functions among other items. Includes;
  • Monitoring actual expense vs. authorized amount for AFE's by area or responsibility.
  • Forecasting and Closing activities related to Capital expenditures.
  • Coordinating with business partners to establish the Capital Plan; obtaining approval for and creating CPAR's and AFE's.

Prepares and presents financial related information to personnel in the field and Mechanical operations personnel at headquarters to assist in the ongoing review of budgetary areas.

Works closely with Mechanical operations personnel to provide ongoing support and assistance as part of Mechanical's management of relevant budgetary areas.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.

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 with preference in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field, and/or equivalent formal training, certifications or work experience.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in finance-related field, as applicable
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, studies, financial analyses, correspondence, and other documents
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to quickly respond to critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a related discipline (Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • 2-5 years' experience in a finance-related field, as applicable
  • Knowledge of freight car and locomotive maintenance and repair processes
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles and ability to develop/communicate metrics to business partners to aid in sound financial and operational decision making
  • Ability to prepare training/presentation materials and conduct training sessions
  • Experience developing, monitoring, and forecasting expenses for a large/complex department/company
  • Experience retrieving and analyzing data utilizing SAP, GQL, BI Query, SAS, etc
  • Working knowledge of TSS, Mincom, Essbase/SmartView, OnTrack, SAP, QuickPay/Coupa.

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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