Airport Deputy Chief Officer (Finance)

Job Description:

Airport Deputy Chief Officer (Finance)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

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The Ideal Candidate


AUS is seeking a strategic and visionary leader experienced in diverse and complex airport commercial and capital development. The ideal candidate will have experience in enhancing a service-oriented work environment while planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the performance of assigned team members. The next Airport Deputy Chief Officer will oversee the development / implementation of new or revised agreements to ensure AUS remains innovative in our approach, and teams are equipped with the tools necessary for success.

The following core competencies are important for this role:

• Exceptional Leadership - A cohesive leader with the ability to build quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders, business partners and City departments.
• Aviation Business Acumen - Has a firm understanding of how an airport revenue systems operate as a business to achieve goals and objectives. Ability to understand the intricacies needed to oversee the Airport revenue systems to deliver desired business results.
• Thinks Analytically and Strategically - Enables others to better understand and implement the vision and strategy, while being the aligned forward thinker, and has the ability to formulate and communicate sound business strategy in a clear and concise manner.
• Agility - Ability to effectively manage changes and guide those changes through significant challenges while achieving organizational goals and objectives.
• Customer Focus - Ability to attend to the needs and expectations of airport stakeholders, business partners and customers.
• Equity Lens - Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workspaces and programs.
• Business Ethics - Demonstrated high level of successful and ethical performance in establishing and maintaining business portfolio.
• Boundaryless Perspective - Demonstrated ability to see a broad view of an issue or challenge across typical organizational lines and beyond the present.

Regarding Your Application:

• A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Résumé and Cover Letter are required.
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.
• The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
• A first review of candidates will occur on February 14, 2025. To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.

Note: Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act.
Pay Range
Commensurate

Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
*Hours may vary depending upon business needs.

This position is on-site.
Job Close Date Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 3201-A Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 Preferred Qualifications

• Finance Leader with a minimum 10 years’ of increasingly responsible management experience overseeing finance and accounting functions. Two or more years of experience in the aviation industry is preferable.
• Significant experience in preparing and reporting financial statements, budgeting, statistical and financial forecasting, cash flow forecasting and management. Oversees and develops annual departmental budget submission.
• Conducts strategic financial planning, researches new financial processes, develops financial policies and procedures and makes recommendation to upper management. Serves as lead financial resource for departmental staff.
• Prepare, review and interpret financial reports; representing the department before Airport Advisory Commission and City Council. Provides insights into financial performance and presents solutions to financial problems.
• Extensive experience in senior financial roles managing finance functions, including experience in financial planning and analysis, capital structure management, debt management.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Supports the Airport Chief Officer in leading and managing programs, functions, and initiatives to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Local, and industry regulations. Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the department budget and ensures divisions operate within appropriated budget. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures governing the programs and department activities. Acts as official departmental representative to boards and commissions, City departments, City Council, outside agencies, and the community. Coordinates departmental activities and programs with other City departments, agencies, and service providers. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries, complaints, and issues from both internal and external sources. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the assigned divisions. Monitors industry trends and implements best practices. Assumes Airport Chief Officer duties and responsibilities in their absence.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the airport.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, and performance measurement to achieve business excellence.
• Skill in fiscal planning and developing and preparing budgets.
• Skill in managing and allocating financial and human resources to execute operational and business plans.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, City Council, media, and the public.
• Skill in leading and managing a diverse workforce including department employees and contractors in an airport environment.
• Ability to design short- and long-term strategies/programs that are scalable and efficient in a large and complex organization.
• Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple City departments and internal business units to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, develop and deliver public presentations, and act as the corporate spokesperson when incidents involving operations occur.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Airport Deputy Chief Officer are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Please indicate the number of years reflecting your progressive experience overseeing finance and accounting functions, with a focus on leadership and compliance.

• 6-8 years
• 8-10 years
• 10+ years
• N/A

* Please indicate the number of years reflecting your experience in the aviation industry, with a focus on financial management and regulatory compliance.

• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4+ years
• N/A

* Please indicate the number of years reflecting your experience in strategic financial planning, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and debt management.

• 6-8 years
• 8-10 years
• 10+ years
• N/A

* Please describe your experience preparing and presenting financial reports to advisory boards or elected officials, including specific examples of impactful presentations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience developing and implementing financial policies or procedures, including their impact on organizational performance.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents