Aviation - Airport Financial Manager

Job Description:

Aviation - Airport Financial Manager

Description

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About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, this position is responsible for managing and operating Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (AUS) financial services for one or multiple functions: oversight of AUS accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract compliance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), grants, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll functions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans methodology, scope, work plans, and execution of financial, budgetary, and contract oversight projects and program activities, and evaluates effectiveness.
  
• Executes AUS financial decisions by preparing financial information for presentation and consideration by management.
  
• Manages financial forecast and the development of the operating budget for the airport. Performs budget analysis, provides guidance and recommendations to management. Monitors the budget by reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, and reviews historical and forecast budget information.
  
• Provides feedback and analysis of AUS performance measures, goals, and objectives by compiling relevant financial, business, service, and operational information, identifying and evaluating trends, responding to economic conditions, and recommending corrective actions.
  
• Manages the development of aeronautical and non-aeronautical rates and charges, ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal, and contractual regulations and requirements.
  
• Manages the development of AUS capital budget, long-range, and five-year plans.
  
• Oversees the preparation of periodic internal and external financial statements, supporting schedules, related notes, and periodic reports to regulators to ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
  
• Oversees the airport’s coordination of year-end close, audit plans, schedules, and work papers in preparation of the annual external audit, including the airport’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Schedule of Expenditures of State Awards (SESA), and other regulatory required reports.
  
• Oversees the preparation of audit work papers for the grant and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits on the Airport Revenue Bonds by reviewing complex supporting work papers for assigned areas; providing information, responses, and explanations of City and AUS policy and procedures.
  
• F ormulates AUS financial and contract governance policies and operating procedures; provides leadership and training to financial staff, management and project teams.
  
• Manages the issuance of debt and ensures transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, including long-term, short- term, and refunding; oversees and assists in developing the Official Statement, rating agency materials, and debt service schedules; calculates and monitors debt-related ratios.
  
• Manages the Airport FAA grant financial program including drawdowns, reporting, application, setup and close-out, and ensures compliance with the FAA regulations and standards.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
  
• Knowledge of enterprise budgeting, financial planning, and accounting, and airport business concepts, principles, and practices.
  
• Knowledge of GAAP practices and concepts.
  
• Knowledge of management best practices.
  
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
  
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex financial data and proposing viable solutions.
  
• Skill in determining needs, gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for Airport management and City Council use.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus five (5) years of experience in a finance related field, including two (2) years of management experience. Additionally, experience must include one (1) year of accounting. Up to twelve (12) hours of accounting coursework may substitute for accounting experience.
  
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field or a CPA certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience requirement.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience executing, managing, and monitoring construction or maintenance contracts.
  
• Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions with various stakeholders.
  
• Candidate is knowledgeable of contract law, terms, and conditions.
  
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties.
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Airport Financial Manager position is in the Finance Division of the Department of Aviation. The position requires familiarity with construction and maintenance contracts. The position will oversee the life cycle of construction and maintenance contracts from procurement to execution and contract management, ensuring compliance with City of Austin's rules and regulations.

Work Hours:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Work schedules are implemented to support business and

operational needs of the department and are subject to change.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend

work.

Salary:

$100,630.40 - $137,363.20 Annually

Travel:

This position requires traveling to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties. A driving record verification will be conducted. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Skills Assessment:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

Application Information:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days.

Veteran:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Language:

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Benefits:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

See us in action: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - AUS - YouTube

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-08