Sr Manager Budgets (Engineering)

BNSF; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Railroad Retirement program

Health care options

HSA with employer contributions

Life and disability insurance

Family benefits

Travel & wellness discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking a finance professional to serve as the primary liaison between Finance and Engineering for the South Region. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and planning with strong collaboration across departments, supporting capital and expense initiatives.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance and several years in finance, with opportunities for remote work one day per week. Fort Worth, TX based with a comprehensive benefits package.

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 influence business partners with expense leverage concepts.
• Coordinate tasks and make decisions independently.
• Adapt to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Office Suite and BNSF data systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, models, and reports to monitor and forecast expenses.
• Perform balance sheet accruals, analysis support, metrics reporting and related projects.
• Support execution of the South Region’s capital plan.
• Lead and facilitate monthly budget reviews and forecasts with Engineering leadership.
• Assist in developing performance measures, strategic initiatives and annual plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Task coordination

Adaptability

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.Come make a difference with us!

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

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-timeposition 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 notan exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

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 includingparental, 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)

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing theHiring 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 athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering Manager, Data Mining, Strategic Sourcing, Supply, Engineering, Technology, Operations