Accounting Manager - Billing & Accounts Receivables

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority • San Diego, CA

13h • $133,659 - $143,015 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting department is looking for an Accounting Manager with a focus on accounts receivable, billing operations, and process improvement to support the Airport Authority’s complex and evolving financial environment. This role provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely accounting operations while leading a team that plays a key role in how the organization delivers on its financial commitments.
This includes billing for airlines and tenants across the airport, where charges are driven by detailed rate structures, fees, and agreements. While most candidates won’t come in with direct experience in this space, this role offers the opportunity to learn and apply how these elements shape airport operations and revenue. Within a broader accounting environment that includes financial reporting, compliance, and audit coordination, the Accounting Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to provide guidance on billing and accounting matters and bring clarity to complex financial information.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and billing operations, along with the ability to communicate clearly and build trust with a variety of audiences. They are naturally curious, seek to understand the “why” behind the work, and are motivated to improve both processes and people.
This is an opportunity to lead a function where the work goes beyond the numbers—where how you communicate, build trust, and bring clarity to complex billing directly shapes how accounting is experienced across the organization and for our tenants.

Requirements

• Strategic & Operational Leadership — Aligns accounting operations with organizational goals; translates priorities into actionable plans and monitors performance
• People Management & Talent Development — Sets clear expectations, coaches and develops staff, and fosters a high-performing, service-oriented team
• Financial Acumen — Applies strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and public-sector standards including GAAP and GASB
• Critical Evaluation — Analyzes complex financial data, identifies issues and trends, and develops sound recommendations
• Integrity & Professional Judgment — Exercises discretion and sound judgment when navigating sensitive financial matters and regulatory requirements
• Process Improvement Orientation — Identifies and implements improvements to accounting processes, systems, and workflows
• Communication & Advisory Skills — Clearly communicates complex financial information and provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the full range of accounting functions and financial reporting, with two years in a supervisory or lead capacity, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or prior experience in a CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Billing Oversight: Lead AR operations, including tenant and airline billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with rate structures, fees, and agreements
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop staff; set clear expectations and foster a high-performing, service-oriented team
• Financial Reporting & Close: Direct preparation and review of financial statements and reports; ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close
• Compliance, Controls & Audit: Ensure adherence to GAAP, GASB, IRS, and public-sector requirements; maintain internal controls and coordinate audit activities
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and systems to increase efficiency and clarity
• Stakeholder Support & Communication: Provide technical guidance and respond to complex accounting and billing inquiries; translate financial information clearly for internal teams and tenants

Benefits

• You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan.
• Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine!
• Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees