Financial Analyst II - Colorado Springs Airport

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst II provides assistance to the Manager of Finance at the Colorado Springs Airport. The role supports most airport finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, grant management, rates and charges, revenue and expense tracking, cash management, the capital program, and regulatory compliance. The position also works with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and may occasionally travel to industry conferences, workshops, or training. The Colorado Springs Airport is a city-owned airport serving the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, economics, business administration, public administration, aviation, marketing, or another related field; further education may substitute year for year for relevant work experience, and additional relevant work experience may substitute year for year for required education.
• Three years of full-time professional analytical experience, subject to the stated education and experience equivalency.
• Knowledge of data collection, research, and report preparation.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of accounting theory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, interpret, and present complex information and data.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Must pass, or have already passed, a fingerprint-based criminal history records check required by the Transportation Security Administration.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the City does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an airport environment, public sector environment, airline industry, and/or finance industry.
• Experience using PeopleSoft Financials, Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, Cirium Diio, and PROPworks.
• Experience using modern financial and business analytics tools.
• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing the annual budget, financial models, and rates and charges.
• Prepare, coordinate, and collaborate on financial reports, budget transfers, journal entries, and fiscal reporting.
• Research, collect, compile, analyze, and present information from varied sources on specialized, complex financial, budgetary, and administrative topics; prepare technical records, reports, and summaries that interpret data, identify alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Participate in developing and implementing financial programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation.
• Perform complex operational and analytical duties and make recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the airport's Capital Improvement Program.
• Manage federal, state, and local grants and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and Customer Facility Charge (CFC) programs.
• Interact with local, federal, and state agencies, governing boards, banks, business districts, City Council, the Mayor's Office, the Airport Advisory Council, and other City departments.
• Occasionally travel to industry conferences, workshops, or other training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available depending on the position, assignment area, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead pay, special assignment pay, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency pay, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level