Deputy Chief Of Finance

Under the general guidance and executive leadership of the Vice President/CFO, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the operations of the Finance Division, including finance and accounting, operational and capital budgeting, planning and forecasting, investment management, internal audits, debt management, capital planning for the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), operator of the Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
• Oversee and manage a detailed and realistic operational budget within TAA’s fiscal limitations; be diligent in carrying out fiduciary responsibilities.
• Compare financial results with operating plans and standards; provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management, including the formulation of accounting policies, the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.
• Work with the VP/CFO to formulate strategies and tactics for the management of company resources to maximize bottom line results and return on investments.
• In the VP/CFO’s absence, report and present financial results to the Board with confidence and the ability to field specific finance and accounting questions.
• Lead and mentor division personnel; establish an atmosphere that embraces the TAA’s mission, vision, guiding principles, Cultural Fundamentals, and strategic plan.
• Oversee and manage the forecasting of short and long-range cash requirements and obligations, as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.
• Establish priorities and best practices based on TAA needs. Continually evaluate and ensure that the team and division are correctly executing the priorities and practices. Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Plan, organize and manage the development, maintenance and operation of the following accounting and finance functions:
• Internal and external reporting of financial results
• General ledger accounting
• Payroll
• Accounts payable
• Billing, accounts receivable and collections
• Capital spending and fixed asset accounting
• Annual and long-range budgeting and financial planning
• Financial forecasting and analysis
• Cash and investment management
• Debt management
• Calculation of airline rates and charges
• Compliance with financial requirements of airline agreements
• Coordinate and administer a financial business plan that allows TAA to manage and control operating and non-operating revenues and expenses, capital spending and debt service to deliver on TAA leadership priorities and commitments as well as airline use agreement and/or airline rates and charges requirements.
• Continually monitor and update Finance Strategic Plan to align with TAA Strategic Plan.
• Compare TAA’s actual financial performance with plans and standards. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management, including preparing cost center and departmental financial reports and operating data and special reports as required.
• Ensure accounting systems are maintained and financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to governmental and airport entities.
• Ensure proper reporting and payment of all applicable federal, state and local taxes.
• Forecast short and long-range cash requirements as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.
• Manage issuance of airport bonds and associated requirements, including relationships with airport financial consultants, financial advisors, underwriters and bond counsel.
• Assure protection of TAA assets and accurate financial reporting through development and implementation of proper internal controls.
• Keep the Vice President/CFO informed of the department’s performance and assist in maintaining an effective external and internal communication system among all division departments, the Board, community leaders, outside agencies, consultants and others.
• Act within the scope of authority and ensure that TAA’s management objectives, principles, policies, programs, and guidelines are consistently observed.
• Execute disbursements for payment of corporate expenditures in accordance with TAA approved policies.
• Keep abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise, and recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, and take advantage of opportunities by maintaining state- of-the-art practices.
• Ensure consistency of procedures and reports with governing documents to include: Relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; Airport …