BNSF Railway Company

Manager/Sr Manager Finance Technology (Cost Systems)

BNSF Railway Company$92K — $135K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years' experience in an IT environment or business areas supporting IT functions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Experience deploying applications in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
  • Ability to work independently without employment sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate on projects to enhance costing methodologies for profitability assessment.
  • Develop tools and visual reports to inform decision-making across departments.
  • Collaborate with the tech department to test and deliver solutions into production.
  • Present recommendations on costing system issues to business partners and senior leaders.
  • Serve as a technical resource to the finance department and aid in developing technical skills.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
  • Robust health care options for you and your dependents, including mental health support.
  • Health care spending accounts with employer contributions and life/disability insurance provided at no cost.
  • Family benefits including adoption support and dependent care spending account.
  • Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and wellness support.
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 - $135,000

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.

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.

Salary range:

4+ years of experience: $92,000 - $122,000

5+ years of experience: $107,000 - $135,000

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.

This position is a highly technical role supporting BNSF in the ownership and enhancement of the company's Activity Based Costing system. The successful candidate will collaborate on the system's modernization to a Python platform under a tight deadline, owning delivery of assigned components to production. The role manages multiple concurrent projects, is expected to rapidly develop expert-level knowledge of the Cost System to become the technical authority for the platform, and works effectively with business partners at all levels of the company.

Key responsibilities may include:

Lead and collaborate on projects by coding, implementing, and maintaining logic to improve costing methodologies, which accurately determine profitability for various marketing segments.

Develop tools and visual reports to provide profitability information that will inform decision-making within Marketing, Finance and Operations departments.

Collaborate with bnsf tech department to develop, test, and deliver solutions into production.

Present and explain recommendations on items affecting the costing system directly to business partners and senior leaders.

Serve as a technical resource to the finance department, tackling technical problems beyond the Cost System area as opportunities arise and assist in technical skill development across the Finance Technology organization.

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 Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or Business, and/or equivalent formal training, certifications or work experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in an Information Technology environment or Business areas supporting IT functions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience deploying applications in a containerized environment (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using large language models (LLMs) programmatically (agent-based workflows through efficient use of compute/model resources).
  • Ability to read and reverse-engineer legacy SAS, JCL, and mainframe logic


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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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.
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Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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