Financial Analyst

Purpose

This role will be perform technical analytical, finance, and accounting work in support of the Airport's accounting and budgetary system including financial, statistical, budgetary, and operational analysis as well as the preparation and/or review of financial plans, budgets, and operations.

Major Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of department and Airport wide budgets.
• Assist with the calculation of airport rates and charges.
• Develop reports, review, summarize, analyze, monitor, and track actual performance against budget.
• Analyze financial, budgetary, and operational data; develop and articulate sound, logical and fact-based conclusions.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models.
• Perform financial and project analyses and provide management recommendations in support of Airport strategic initiatives.
• Develop and provide financial and statistical reports and analyses as required to achieve the Airport’s financial goals and objectives.
• Support and participate in future debt financings.
• Assist with preparation of the monthly dashboard and other Airport wide financial reports provided to senior leadership and the Board.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial programs, systems, and procedures.
• Assist with accounting, financial, budgeting, and other business process improvements, internal controls and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Develop and utilize financial models, business intelligence reports, databases and other computer applications required to carry out assigned studies, projects, and reports; perform a variety of special projects and analyses as assigned.
• Research and analyze complex accounting, financial, and tax related transactions.
• Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members and management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Five years related experience. Preference of at least three years financial analytics experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered to meet the requirements of this position.
• Experience in government accounting preferred but not required.
• High-level working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Washington State Sales and Excise tax reporting.

• Broad range of financial skill sets, including knowledge of key financial concepts (discounted cash flow analysis, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, etc.)

• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• General understanding of accounting and legal agreements.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain concepts that may be unfamiliar.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Work as a contributing, collaborative member of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Work well under pressure, meet multiple and conflicting deadlines.
• Prioritize a variety of tasks with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Present information in a professional, logical manner with strong interpersonal skills.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deliver excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to interpret statistics and develop and prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Organize information into a coherent and meaningful format.
• Be of good moral character and able to adhere to professional ethical standards of conduct as a public employee working in the public administration and operation of airports.

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 30 pounds.
• Job functions require sitting for extended periods; standing and walking frequently; and occasionally stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• Extensive wrist and hand movements required for frequent keyboarding and use of office equipment.
• Ability to see objects at a close distance and extended computer use required.
• Ability to continuously exchange information through listening and talking with customers, coworkers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals required.
• Ability to be mobile community wide for appropriate business needs required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge as a condition of employment.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license free of serious or frequent traffic violations.

Supplemental Information

Working Contacts

• Regular contact with co-workers, department heads, tenants, and vendors.

• Most work is performed in an office environment with limited exposure to other areas of the Airport. There may be occasional travel required for continuing professional development.