Senior Manager, Director of Finance

Norfolk Airport Authority • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Director of Finance provides strategic leadership within the Norfolk Airport Authority Finance department and reports to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. The role directly supervises the accounting and procurement managers, whose responsibilities span accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger administration, financial planning and analytics, and operational procurement.

The position oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, audits and regulatory compliance, procurement, budgeting, revenue forecasting, treasury management, and debt service. It also leads recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of finance, accounting, and procurement staff, while fostering operational efficiency, transparent purchasing practices, and modern airport financial operations. The position may require reporting to work during inclement weather and involves working in varying and unpredictable weather conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge as required by assigned duties.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and other pre-employment requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB), GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement methodologies, contract administration, competitive bidding standards, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Comprehensive understanding of municipal finance, revenue bond issuance, and debt service covenants.
• Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and long-range scenario planning.
• Proficiency with ERP financial modules and Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Leadership, personnel management, and team-building capabilities across finance and purchasing functions.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential financial and vendor bid data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder municipal or quasi-governmental airport environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across operational departments, tenants, and vendors.
• Ability to report to work during inclement weather when required.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and climbing stairs when necessary, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial management, accounting, and budget execution experience (preferred).
• Minimum of three years of direct experience overseeing public-sector procurement, contracting, or purchasing operations (preferred).
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or team management experience (preferred).
• Prior leadership experience in a government authority, agency, or entity (desired).
• CPA license (desired).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial planning and analytics.
• Direct preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with GASB pronouncements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external, internal, and federal regulatory audits, including OMB Uniform Guidance and Single Audits.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard Authority assets, prevent fraud, and ensure legal and statutory compliance across procurement and financial transactions.
• Oversee Authority-wide operational procurement, public bidding, contracting protocols, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with in-house legal counsel to ensure solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, comply with local, state, and federal procurement regulations.
• Help lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process across airport operating departments.
• Monitor budget performance, conduct variance analyses, and help develop long-range revenue models for executive leadership.
• Oversee treasury management, liquidity, and debt service obligations; track bond covenant compliance and work with the CFO to monitor other bond metrics.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate finance, accounting, and procurement professional staff.
• Promote continuous improvement focused on operational efficiency, transparent purchasing practices, and modern airport financial operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed, and adhere to Authority personnel policies and department guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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