Finance Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a Finance Consultant to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in our Chicago, Cincinnati, or Atlanta office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our team provides strategic planning services to airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. No two airports are the same, and no two projects are alike, so if you are a problem solver and lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us. The ideal candidate for this entry-level Consultant position will be an individual with an interest in financial planning and analyses. Aviation experience and familiarity with financial modeling and Bond Feasibility studies are a bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation financial consulting, such as Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
0-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in financial planning or related field.
Familiarity with the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry
Experience with spreadsheet analyses and financial modeling
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Willingness to travel to support Ricondo’s global project portfolio
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, and database applications
Professional experience in finance or related field

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation financial consulting, such as Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Extensive knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic financial planning for airports or related field
Ability to apply advanced professional knowledge of the principles of management, business, marketing, and administration to assist in completing large and complex airport planning projects
Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, and database applications
Ability to maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations
Self-motivated: initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions, and ability to work well with staff both in-person and remotely in other locations.
Detail-oriented: in analytic and technical writing assignments, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.

Responsibilities

Airline rates & charges
Airport capital planning and financial modeling
Preparation of Bond Feasibility Studies
Non-aeronautical business and financial consulting (rental car, in-terminal concessions, auto parking, rideshare, cargo, general aviation, land development, etc.)
Passenger Facility Charge planning, applications, and implementation
Assisting in financial and business consulting efforts through:
Developing and maintaining airport financial models in Microsoft Excel
Researching airport financial information and preparing benchmarking analyses
Providing technical documentation and written analysis describing financial results
Responding to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public
Communicating with internal staff on client needs and time management

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
Company-paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
Professional conferences and seminars
On-demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning)
Internal workshops and webinars
Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
Life insurance (survivor benefits)
Team member referral bonus program
Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)