BNSF Railway Company

Sr Manager Budgets (Engineering)

BNSF Railway Company$107K — $142K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
  • 4 years' experience in finance, accounting, or comparable industry experience.
  • Strong communication skills to influence business partners.
  • Ability to independently coordinate tasks and make decisions.
  • Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities.
  • Proficient in Office Suite and BNSF data systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes, models, and reports for expense monitoring and forecasting.
  • Perform balance sheet accruals and provide analysis support.
  • Support execution of the South Region's capital plan.
  • Lead monthly budget reviews and forecasts with Engineering leadership.
  • Assist in developing performance measures and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
  • Robust health care options for you and your dependents.
  • Health care spending accounts with employer contributions.
  • Family benefits including parental and adoption support.
  • Access to discounts on travel and wellness services.
  • Annual bonus through 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: 10/05/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $107,000 - $142,000

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 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.

This position will be a primary liaison between Finance and Engineering operations for the South Region. This position will have budgeting, forecasting and planning responsibilities for Engineering operations.

Key responsibilities may include:

Development of processes, models, and reports to accurately monitor and forecast expenses.
Performing balance sheet accruals, analysis support, metric reporting, and other projects relative to informational needs of business partners utilizing various tools.
Supporting the execution of the South Region'scapital plan.

Leading and facilitating monthly budget reviews and forecasts with South Region Engineering leadership.
Assisting in the development of performance measures, strategic initiatives and annual plans.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

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:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
  • 4 years' experience in finance, accounting, or comparable industry experience.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and influence business partners with expense leverage concepts.
  • Ability to coordinate tasks and make decisions independently.
  • Ability to adjust readily to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
  • Personal computer skills (Office Suite) and ability to effectively use BNSF data systems.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of work experience in budgets and/or forecasting, or comparable industry experience.
  • Master's degree in Business or Accounting.
  • Apply statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, or data mining techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and insights.
  • Good understanding of BNSF's responsibility income statement and forecast process.
  • Working knowledge of financial statements and accrual basis accounting and Engineering operations.

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.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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