Department:
Finance
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Additional details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you wouldbe requiredto workfromour Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.requiredand no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’recommitted to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Model the Southwest Way
Guide and lead team members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees
Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
Responsibilities
Direct Finance department in areas of sales accounting, passenger revenue accounting, including business partner accounting, corporate accounting and financial reporting
Accountable for all major technology projects and system activities impacting these areas
Direct process for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley related to internal controls for business processes within the above areas
Present findings and specific recommendations to SVP, Controller
Provide leadership, direction, and ownership of Continuous Improvement activities and automation opportunities impacting the areas noted
Provide guidance to and is a resource for all Company departments with regards to the impact of technical accounting rules and concepts to business processes, projects, and strategies executed
Follow, interpret, and incorporate proposed and newly adopted accounting pronouncements, including determining their impact on the Company and full implementation into the business when applicable
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skilled in effective communications (oral and written)
Skilled in organization
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
Ability to provide friendly service to and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
Ability to work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
Ability to work well under stressful situations and tight deadlines and act with a sense of urgency and responsiveness
Ability to manage and resolve conflicts
Ability to be team oriented, have a positive attitude, be friendly and approachable, open-minded, coachable and accountable
Ability to read documents, organize workflow and procedures, supervise employees, solve problems, reason, perform complex analytical tasks and follow instructions
Experience
Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or functions through subordinate Leaders
Advanced level Business Acumen in functional area with understanding of broad business impacts
Expansive and far-reaching knowledge in:
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date04/28/2026
