Financial Planning Report Manager

DFW International Airport • Grapevine, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Business Financial Planning, this role organizes and coordinates the development and administration of the Airport Board’s financial plan. The position participates in the development and implementation of the operating budget; new and revised outlooks; forecast; financial systems, policies, procedures, and processes. It provides advanced financial analysis and process improvement services to departments, ensuring operating division’s budget submissions support stated goals, objectives and performance measures in conformance with Airport Board policies and procedures. Work involves extensive contact and coordination with Airport Board staff and outside agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience with budgetary, financial planning and forecasting experience.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising or leading teams.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid class C driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and public administration.
• Knowledge of generally accepted rate setting principles.
• Knowledge of basic statistical methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial models, budgeting, accounting, and management information systems.
• Knowledge of data processing using sophisticated, business-oriented software systems.
• Knowledge of computer applications relating to financial planning, financial reporting and management information systems.
• Skill in the use of mini- and microcomputers in conducting analytical activities.
• Ability to gather and analyze financial and operating data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and direct diverse analysis and research projects and develop logical recommendations.
• Ability to capture, organize, analyze, evaluate and convert data into meaningful information required by the operating financial planning and budget functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to delegate authority and to coordinate and supervise the work of a group of professional and technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within and outside the organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA
• Financial analysis using complex spreadsheets and advanced financial measurements (i.e. NPV, IRR, regression, correlations).
• Process improvement experience with certification (i.e. Six Sigma or related)
• Experience with Oracle Financials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists the development and review of the financial plan in accordance with the Airport’s use agreement.
• Supervises Departmental Controllers and provides financial support to all areas of airport operation.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the operating budget and forecast. Provides strategic analytical support for special projects.
• Provides advice and guidance to subordinate staff and departmental management on complex issues related to the operating budget.
• Directs the process for preparing and adopting a fiscal year budget within the constraints of available resources.
• Monitors, measures, and evaluates budget to actual performance and make adjustments as needed. Implements financial planning and budgetary policies and procedures, i.e. limiting the use of contingency planning, etc.
• Reviews changes in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) rules and regulations and revises policies and departmental procedures appropriately.
• Develops and implements training programs to ensure that subordinates stay current on changes in budgetary and financial planning procedures and to ensure that staff maintains a high level of competence in areas of responsibility.
• Interviews, selects, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff.

What This Job Offers

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