Airport Budget Manager Senior

Job Posting Expiration: 5/13/25

Salary Range: $73,268.14 - $97,812.97

Hiring Department: Department of Aviation

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs advanced level work in the preparation and management of department operating budgets, non-project capital budgets and related documents for over 50 divisions of the Department of Aviation. 

Reviews the division expenditures, variances, and forecasts against the budget on a quarterly basis.

Manages the process of adjusting budgets as necessary to adopt to changing situations and priorities.

Presenting information at the appropriate level of detail to senior leadership.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities                        

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

Prepares budget templates and budget presentation materials to facilitate department budgeting and presentation of budget proposals to senior leadership.

Consolidates budget for the divisions to provide senior leadership with a picture of the budget for the Department as a whole.

Loads budgets and forecasts into the city budgeting system as necessary.

Manages the quarterly financial review process comparing division actual expenditures and encumbrances to budget and forecasting expenditures to the end of the year.

Processes legislative review papers to ensure funding availability and proper accounting department protocol has been followed. 

Manages budget adjustments as necessary to respond to changing situations during the year.

Reports financial results at the appropriate level of detail for senior leadership review and drafts summary explanations for financial statements.

Develops and\or implements process improvement initiatives as required.

Assist divisions with budgeting and financial reporting tasks and concerns.

Compiles information from multiple sources (invoiced reports, accounting system, etc.) to provide a complete understanding of the financial situation.

Works on other financial or analytical projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities         

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Thorough knowledge of departmental and budgetary policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Strong organizational, management, human relations, and technical skills.

Strong computer skills and advanced Excel skills. 

Understanding of basic accounting principles, processes, and systems.

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with elected officials, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of The City as they relate to the department.

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.  Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and policies

Ability to develop effective descriptions of financial positions and variances, and to coordinate with operating departments to understand the interaction between operating events and financial impacts.

Ability to consolidate large amounts of information and present at the appropriate level of detail for decision making and situational awareness.

Ability to recognize process concerns and to develop or implement process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business/public administration (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)

3-5 years of experience in budget analysis or administration

  

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business/public administration or related field and 5+ years of experience in budget analysis or administration.

Managerial experience preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.