Austin Aviation - Airport Financial Analyst Senior

Job Description:

Austin Aviation - Airport Financial Analyst Senior

Description

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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:

Austin Aviation - Airport Financial Analyst Senior

Purpose:

This position coordinates, develops, and prepares accounting and financial activities, statements, reports, grants, budgets, rates and charges, and complex models and analysis for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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.
  
• Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models used in aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue and economic forecasts and budgets.
  
• Develops the airport’s operating or Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.
  
• Performs budget analysis by implementing the organization's budget process system; providing guidance and recommendations to management in the development and completion of their budgets; finalizing the organization’s budget; and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances, reviewing budget forecasts, and reviewing current and historical budget information and data.
  
• Prepares complex AUS financial analysis periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, AUS financial benchmark reporting, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and seasonality trends, and compiling financial information from various City and AUS financial systems.
  
• Develops and prepares, in coordination with the Treasury and the City’s Financial Advisor, airport reports, analyses, and models to analyze debt issuances, bond issuance timing, Official Statement updates, debt service requirements calculations, equity financing ratios, cash reserve requirements, revenue bond debt refunding, rating agency presentations and other debt-related requirements.
  
• Performs airport debt administration and impact analysis and monitors debt service schedules.
  
• Assists internal and external AUS stakeholders by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with the various City and AUS financial systems and airport industry-specific software.
  
• Monitors Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State, and Federal regulatory processes and provides guidance to the applicable business partners, AUS divisions, and City departments regarding the financial impact of new and proposed legislation, regulations and standards.
  
• Coordinates, maintains, and prepares AUS grant drawdowns, quarterly and annual FAA reports on grants, and monthly tracking of multiple FAA grants. Ensures grant drawdown support meets FAA requirements.
  
• Carries out complex projects by researching new accounting standards and related reporting and information requirements, organizing and summarizing research results, and presenting recommendations to AUS management for timely implementation.
  
• Leads reconciliation of general ledger and bank accounts and resolves account discrepancies by reconciling or reviewing the reconciliation of statements and transactions and investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments; and facilitating discrepancy resolutions for other accounting staff members.
  
• Provides guidance and direction through the review of the airport’s asset, liability, inventory, or capital accounting entries as prepared by AUS and City staff.
  
• Coordinates the development of AUS’ financial forecast and seasonality trends. Coordinates the preparation of accruals and financial reports to keep management abreast of AUS financial conditions.
  
• Properly accounts for and safe-guards the airport’s cash and other AUS financial assets.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

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.
  
• Advanced knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
  
• Knowledge of airport industry ratemaking and cost of service study methodology.
  
• Knowledge of debt instruments, cash management, and airport industry financing methods.
  
• Knowledge of forecasting models; econometric studies, analysis, and forecasting; and estimating methods and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies, and net present value analysis methods.
  
• Knowledge of enterprise budgeting, financial planning or accounting.
  
• Knowledge of research methods, survey techniques, statistical concepts, and report writing.
  
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and the preparation of complex financial statements and reports in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  
• Skill in classifying complex fiscal data and compiling fund level statements and reports.
  
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing.
  
• Skill in performing quantitative analysis.
  
• Skill in researching, implementing, and maintaining compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  

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 related field.
  
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for two (2)years of experience.
  
• A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing financial forecasts and budgets for enterprise or business-like organizations
  
• Experience preparing financial modeling and financial analysis
  
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements
  
• Experience reporting financial results to executive management and organizational stakeholders
  
• Strong quantitative skills and experience taking raw data and drawing actionable insights.
  
• Experience with project accounting or construction accounting.
  
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
  
• Experience utilizing business intelligence applications to create data visualizations and reports
  
• Experience supervising financial staff
  
• Experience managing grant programs
  
• Experience in aviation or airport finance
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The Department of Aviation is hiring an Airport Financial Analyst Senior within the Finance division's Operating Budget & Reporting and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Fixed Asset sections. The candidate hired for this position will manage processes related to budget development, financial reporting, revenue and expense monitoring, grant management, and ad-hoc financial analysis. Additionally, the hired candidate may supervise financial staff.

Assessment:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

Salary Range:

$85,120 - $109,400

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.

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.

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.

Work Hours:

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

Hours may change depending on departmental

needs.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and

weekend work.

On-Call/Call Back Responsibilities:

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

Essential Personnel:

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.

Good Standing - Department/Division Postings:

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

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

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.

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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.

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: 2025-11-20