ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS Looking for Director, Financial Reporting at Washington, DC Full Time

The Association of American Railroads (“AAR”) has an opening for a Director, Financial Reporting. The Director, Financial Reporting’s primary function is to prepare reports in accordance with current regulatory requirements, corporate policy and documented internal guidelines. The Director, Financial Reporting reports to the Senior Vice President, Policy and Economics.

Primary Duties

Develops a complete understanding of the workflow to produce reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reporting requirements (i.e., Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Index, Annual Cost of Capital, Monthly Fuel Report, etc.), and other AAR internal publications.

Collects financial data from the railroads and other primary sources, establishes and maintains databases, and provides data to meet regulatory requirements and requirements of AAR and member railroad staff.

Reviews data to ensure accuracy and consistency in all P&E Department publications (and frequently products of other AAR departments) and makes the data readily available.

Works extensively with railroad personnel and government officials to collect and review financial data, to review index methodology, and data reporting procedures as necessary.

The above description of responsibilities is representative of the position and the knowledge and experience a successful candidate is expected to have when hired but is not intended to limit or preclude other responsibilities and tasks that may be associated with or added to the position, based on the needs and strategic direction of the organization.

AAR complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Carla Garcia at [email protected].

Preferably, the incumbent must possess a masters degree in business, economics, accounting or a related field and a high degree of analytic capability;

Excellent computer skills including, at a minimum, SAS, Access, and Excel.

Well-organized, detailed oriented, methodical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment, and interact cooperatively with internal and external customers.

Founded in 1934 and located just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall, AAR is a top-tier trade association representing major freight and passenger railroads operating in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In addition to representing its members on legislative and regulatory policy matters, AAR sets standards for rail cars and rail car components, certifies manufacturing and repair facilities, and audits facilities for compliance. Its research subsidiary, MxV Rail, headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, is the world’s leading railroad research facility, undertaking cutting-edge research for railroads and their suppliers from around the world. AAR’s information technology subsidiary, Railinc, located in Cary, North Carolina, provides IT services to the railroad industry. For more information on AAR and its subsidiaries, see www.aar.org.

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.