Job Overview
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. The Senior Departmental Controller 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.
What you will be doing:
- 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.
What you need:
- 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.
What we desire:
- 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
About Us
We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.
Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.
Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.
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