Airport Financial Manager Sr. en City of Atlanta

Salary range: $83,984 - $104,980

Position expires: September 10, 2025

Description
Job Summary 
Reporting to the Director of Revenue, the position of Aeronautical Financial Manager Sr. will oversee and direct all aeronautical functions of the airport, including preparation of the annual budget, maintain a complex financial model, determining the airports rates and charges, compile and evaluate statistical data, financial reports and analysis. This position will provide leadership and direction to aeronautical business unit.  
 

The person in this role will be a high-functioning, results-oriented, self-directed professional with the ability to acclimate to a fast paced, changing environment, while performing a variety of complex tasks requiring initiative and a significant amount of judgment in solving problems. They will be a key player in providing accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Supervision Received
This position works independently and attends regular meetings with senior management and other stakeholders. Routinely collaborates with managers and other directors to accomplish common goals. Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, short-term, mid-term and long-term objectives, adhering to set due dates and timetables and performance standards.

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Audit Management
• Responsible for annual calculation of the airlines rates and charges.
• Works closely with the budget division in developing and preparing the aeronautical annual budget.
• Responsible for meeting the City of Atlanta and the Airlines Use and Lease Agreements (AULA) deadlines.  Information provided is accurate.
• Monitors the annual budget throughout the fiscal year and performs analytical review.
• Responsible for processing all aeronautical monthly billings timely and accurately.
• Generates accurate budget and revenue quarterly reports for distribution.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Responsible for quarterly financial reports and communicates required information per the lease to the airlines.
• Directs and manages financial audits including the year-end external audit prepared in conjunction with the CAFR.
• Responsible for budget variance reporting and understanding the underlying business reasons in variances. 
• Coordinates with the Budget team on reporting matters.
• Responsible for all manual journal entries.
• Responsible airlines year-end true up based on the AULA.
• Responds to internal audit inquiries.

Knowledge/Skills

Formal Knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collection and management, etc.
• Familiarity with a variety of financial reporting, budgeting and accounting applications.

Skills
• The preferred candidate will demonstrate:
   o The ability to manage and supervise multiple financial reporting and accounting projects at a given time. 
   o The ability to focus on attention to detail in a complex accounting environment. 
   o The ability to work successfully and effectively on cross-functional teams and team/collaborative projects.
   o Strong problem-solving skills
   o Passion for improvement. 
   o Strong analytical skills.
   o Strong reporting skills.
   o The ability to link operational aspects of the organization to the strategic priorities and ensure work product reflects those linkages.
   o Strong project management skills.
   o Logical decision-making processes.
   o A high level of organization skills.
   o Focus on deadlines.
   o  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership
The person in this role will lead a team of two (2) direct report employees, performing essential manager related duties: performance management, training, team development, and disciplinary actions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration with 5+ years accounting experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field is highly desired. 
• 7+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience is highly desired.
• 4+ years supervisory and management experience is highly desired.
• Certified Public Accountant certification is highly desired.
• Master's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

Licensures and Certifications
None required

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.
 

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