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The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing TNW’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. This role manages the general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close while maintaining adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Accounting Manager leads the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow functions, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure financial objectives are met. Strong communication skills are essential for this position, as the Accounting Manager will convey financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires leadership in developing and mentoring the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position collaborates with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, identifying opportunities for process enhancements and automation. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in driving efficiency, maintaining internal controls, and supporting the organization’s financial health.

Reports directly to the Director of Finance.

Reporting Location: Corporate Office located in Dallas, Texas

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable labor agreements.

Position Summary

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA required)

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct (certification is a plus)

• Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or similar)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current driver’s license with clear driving record and no restrictions

Skills and Attributes:

• Sets example for living Core Values and Strategic Pillars

• Able to create and maintain strong working relationships through excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal; including the ability to engage successfully with both internal and external contacts and the public

• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal rules and regulations accurately and effectively

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

• An exemplary level of expertise and a demonstrated use of high-level discretion and judgment in execution of duties

• Assist on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Successful track record leading, developing, and supervising a team of accounting professionals

Availability:

• This is a full-time position

• Requires commitment to irregular work hours in support of the success of a 24/7 operation

• Occasionally work may require extended hours

• Travel as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department

• Assign projects and tasks to direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy

• Supervise Junior Accountant, AP Coordinator, and AR Coordinator

• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions

• Develop and document new processes as necessary

• Maintain adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

• Manage the company’s general ledger, receivables, cash flow and collections

• Participate in month end close process and financial statement preparation

• Participate in the year-end close and audit

• Participate in budget preparation and forecasting

• Insure all taxes are filed properly and timely

• Meet financial account objectives to report timely and accurately

Position Requirements

• Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting

• Good hearing and vision required

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and twist to retrieve files, ledgers, and record books

• Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds with assistance

• The employee regularly works inside a well-lighted, climate-controlled office and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Working Conditions

Safety equipment and personal protective equipment must be worn when and where needed.

Special Requirements

The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.

TNW  Corporation and its railroads are Equal Opportunity Employers. 

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