Manager Accounting

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a finance/supervisory professional to oversee monthly US GAAP close and internal reporting for assigned regions.

You will coordinate with accounting operations, manage capital reporting and cash flow activities, and support external audits and quarterly reviews. The role also involves staff supervision, process improvements, and involvement in M&A accounting integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly US GAAP close and internal reporting for assigned regions.
• Enhance interaction with accounting operations in assigned regions.
• Manage capital reporting and cash-management interfaces with general ledger.
• Support external reporting, audits, and quarterly reviews.
• Evaluate accounting ops for efficiency and implement improvements.
• Support M&A accounting integration and due diligence.
• Oversee internal audit activities and supervise staff.
• Manage projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Railroad industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Job Category: Admin, Professional & Operations Support

Requisition Number: MANAG008890

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI)
Jacksonville, FL 322240000, USA

Description

SUMMARY

The person in this position supervises effective and timely monthly US GAAP financial close and internal reporting, including the consolidation, preparation, and analysis of financial statements for assigned regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and enhance greater interaction with accounting operations in assigned regions
• Execute and/or manage specific areas of accounting as assigned (e.g., capital reporting)
• Interface with cash management on general ledger activities
• Support the company’s external reporting processes, including the annual audit and quarterly reviews of the consolidated financial statements and other requests for services performed by the company’s external auditors
• Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of accounting operations, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement as well as establishing and evaluating appropriate observable metrics
• Support the company’s mergers-and-acquisitions activities, including participating in due diligence activities and ensuring effective integration of accounting processes
• Support internal audit activities within sphere of influence
• Supervise and train assigned staff
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Transportation industry experience, particularly railroad, preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or MBA preferred
• A minimum of seven to ten years of related experience; US public-company experience preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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