Airport Director - Accounting and Financial Reporting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Range : $143,207-$179,144

Posting Expires : February 24, 2025

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Finance and Accounting (AGM), the position of Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting (DoAFR) will oversee and direct accounting and financial reporting functions of the airport, including preparation of financial reports and analysis. This position will provide leadership and direction for the accounting and reporting teams tasked with overseeing the operational and financial performance of all DOA accounts.

The DoAFR will be responsible for overseeing and directing the general accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, accounts payable, capital asset and CIP accounting, audit management and continuing disclosure functions for the airport. They will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls to ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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 comprehensive, insightful, and accurate financial analysis and reporting to management for informed decision-making. This role will serve as one of the key leaders in the Division of Finance and Accounting.

Supervision Received

This position works independently and attends regular meetings with senior management. 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, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods, timetables, and performance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Audit Management

• Responsible for the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Responsible for the 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.
• Responds to internal audit inquiries.

Management Reporting and Financial Analysis

General Accounting

Capital Asset Accounting

Internal Controls

The DoAFR will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls to ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Accounts Payable

The DoAFR will be responsible for the airport's accounts payable processes ensuring that all vendors are paid timely and in accordance with City and airport policies.

Knowledge / Skills

Formal Knowledge

Skills

The preferred candidate will demonstrate :

Leadership

The person in this role will lead a team of 10-12 employees, including 3-4 direct report employees, with emphasis on managing multiple functions within the Finance and Accounting Division of the airport.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field. 5-7 years of senior level experience related to the positions.

Preferred Education and Experience

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.

Salary : $143,207 - $179,144