Manager, Airport Finance

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Manager, Airport Finance is starting at $125,078. The full pay range for Manager, Airport Finance is $102,944-$175,006.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: April 27, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Finance Department is looking for a Manager, Airport Finance with a strategic and analytical focus on budgeting to lead the development, oversight, and execution of the SAN’s operating budgets, including long-range financial forecasts that align resources with organizational priorities. This role is more than just numbers—it’s about shaping how financial strategy supports key initiatives across the organization.

This is more than a technical role—it’s a chance to contribute to an organization known for its stability, strong financial stewardship, and employee-focused culture. With a reputation as a respected public agency, SAN offers a secure and purpose-driven environment where people come to build meaningful careers.

The Manager serves as the Authority’s lead budget strategist, advising departments, collaborating with executive leadership, and coaching a high-performing team. It’s also a people-first leadership opportunity, designed for someone who thrives on developing others and building trusted partnerships across the organization.

This role reaches far and wide—from the runway to the boardroom—where financial decisions ripple through infrastructure, shape passenger journeys, and impact the community. The ideal candidate doesn’t just crunch numbers. They interpret them, forecast them, and most importantly, apply them in ways that elevate both the passenger experience and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Budget Leadership: Oversees development, implementation, and monitoring of operating budgets across SAN, evaluates financial projections and supporting documentation.
• Financial Analysis: Leads detailed revenue and expenditure analysis; tracks performance by cost centers and forecasts project spending.
• Staff Development: Sets performance goals, provides coaching and recognition, and fosters continuous growth for assigned team members.
• Budget Administration: Directs SAN’s overall budget process, ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic goals