Manager Accounting (Administrative)

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.

RESPONSIBILMES:

• Develop and enhance greater interaction with accounting operations
• Manage all phases of closing and reporting of assigned duties in addition to oversight of after-close duties (e.g., balance sheet reviews)
• Execute and/or manage specific areas of accounting as assigned (e.g., capital reporting, customer billing process, cash collections, accounts payable, etc.…)
• Assist with cash management operations including daily cash administration, management of current accounts and bank transactions
• Support the company's external reporting processes, including the annual audit, consolidated financial statements and other requests
• Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of accounting operations, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement as well as establishing and evaluating appropriate observable metrics
• Execute and/or manage external and internal audit activities
• 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

Bilingual in Spanish will be helpful, but not a requirement

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.

Admin, Professional & Operations Support