Senior Financial Business Partner

DFW International Airport•Grapevine, TX

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About The Position

Under general direction from the Financial Planning Manager, performs day-to-day financial operational functions for ITS or ETAM and works to improve communications between Financial and Business Planning and business units on financial matters. Develops and prepares financial reports. This individual is the primary business partner and liaison between Finance and the Department. Provides advice and guidance to departmental management on complex issues related to financial, business, strategic plan, process improvement and accounting issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field of study.
Six (6) plus years progressive business analysis and accounting/finance experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar field
Experience in utilizing Oracle Fusion and financial reporting systems, such as EPM
Experience in both municipal/governmental and private sector environments

Responsibilities

Directs specific departmental activities regarding the adherence to Airport accounting, budgeting, and continuous forecasting standards and processes
Assists with the development of long-term strategy and business planning to reach Airport wide financial goals.
Collaborates with department senior leadership to recommend and implement efficient and effective processes.
Prepares financial analysis such as alternatives analysis, operating cost of capital programs, net present value, etc.
Provides coaching and oversight to other department controllers.
Prepares departmental Operation & Maintenance (O&M) annual budgets and continuous forecasts for review and action by senior management.
Responsible for the day-to-day financial/operational processes such as researching and recommending solutions to accounting issues, making accruals, monitoring contract funding status and capital project process, and etc.
Provides advice and guidance to departmental management on complex issues related to financial, business, process improvement, and accounting issues.
Conducts and participates in research, scenario analysis and modeling, risk assessments, and trend analyses relating to departmental expenditures and revenues.
Provides financial support to the department and the Procurement and Materials Management Department on contract issues.
Meets monthly with department’s senior leadership to review results, explain budget variance and provide actionable recommendations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.