Director Accounting Research & Analysis

Requisition 38650: B6 - Director Accounting Research & Analysis 

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

 

Primary Purpose

Directs the development and analysis of revenue, contingent liabilities, complex financial transactions, and accounting research.   Responsible for oversight of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the organization.

 

Principal Duties

• Directs the preparation of reports and analyses for the Board of Directors, management, the financial community, stockholders, the media, and federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Analyzes and interprets complicated financial transactions to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.   Research and analyze new and existing accounting standards and policies. 
• Supervises group responsible for accounting for personal injury, environmental liabilities, corporate-owned life insurance, and pension and other postretirement benefits. 
• Directs all employee benefit plan reporting and accounting.
• Supervises accounting for bonus and incentive plans.
• Supervises accounting for all aspects of corporate revenue reporting, including regulatory filings and disclosures, revenue projections, and internal revenue analysis.
• Supervises and ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place.  Evaluates internal control deficiencies. 
• Primary liaison between internal and external auditors.  
• Ensures goals and objectives are achieved in compliance with Company policy and applicable government law and regulations.
• Develops and motivates staff.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications & Skills

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum Level: Bachelor’s Degree (BBA/BS)
• Preferred Major: Accounting
• Required: CPA

 

Experience

• Minimum Level: 5-7 years
• Preferred Level:  8-12 years

 

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of GAAP and experience in application
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Analysis for Office
• Experience with Workiva
• Experience with SAP/BPC and/or S4/Group Reporting
• Experience with accounting standards research

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong anal