Financial Analyst II Colorado Springs Airport

Description / Position Overview

Financial Analyst II - Colorado Springs Airport

In this position you will provide assistance to the Manager of Finance at the Colorado Springs Airport. Your work will include most aspects of finance functions related to the Airport including budget forecast accounting grant management rates and charges revenue and expense tracking cash management the capital program and compliance with regulatory agencies.

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a vibrant city-owned hub in the heart of Colorado serving as the primary gateway for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. With three runways COS is the states second-largest airport handling nearly 177000 aircraft operations and 2.5 million passengers annually. Offering stunning views of Pikes Peak it provides visitors with a warm Colorado welcome and is a key driver of regional economic growth attracting business conventions and tourism. Spanning nearly 7200 acres COS is home to Peak Innovation Park and many diverse business centers including commercial corporate and military aviation.

As a Financial Analyst II you will:

• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget financial models rates and charges
• Prepare coordinate and collaborate on activities such as financial reports budget transfers journal entries and fiscal reporting
• Research collect compile analyze and present information from a variety of sources on specialized topics including complex financial budgetary and administrative issues; prepare comprehensive technical records reports and summaries to present and interpret data identify alternatives and make recommendations
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial programs systems procedures and methods of operation
• Perform a variety of complex operational and analytical duties and make recommendations to leadership
• Participate in the development maintenance and oversite of the airports Capital Improvement Program
• Manage federal state and local grants the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and Customer Facility Charge (CFC) programs
• Interact with local federal and state agencies governing boards banks business districts City Council the Mayors Office Airport Advisory Council and other City departments
• Occasionally travel to industry conferences workshops or other training
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Data collection research and report preparation
• Pertinent federal state local laws codes and regulations
• Accounting theory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Collect evaluate interpret and present complex information and data
• Establish maintain and foster effective working relationships
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance economics business administration public administration aviation marketing or another related field
• Three years of full-time professional analytical experience

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in an airport environment public sector environment airline Industry and/or finance industry
• Experience using PeopleSoft Financials Microsoft Office Suite Tableau Cirium Diio and PROPworks
• Experience using modern financial and business analytics tools
• Masters degree in finance business administration or related field

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Required Experience:

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