Financial Planning Manager

Job Overview Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Business Financial Planning, organizes and coordinates the development and administration of Airport Board’s financial plan. Leads in the development and implementation of the operating budget; new and revised outlooks; forecast; financial systems, policies, procedures, and processes. Provides advanced financial and strategic analysis, and process improvement services to departments. Ensures operating division’s budget submissions support stated goals, objectives and performance measures in conformance with Airport Board policies and procedures. Work involves extensive interaction and decision-making by working with department senior leadership team and outside agencies. What you'll be doing: Leads the development and review of monthly financial report in accordance with the Airport’s use agreement and provides meaningful variance explanations. Supervises Department Controllers and Sr. Department Controllers providing financial support to all areas of airport operation. Leads in the development and implementation of the operating budget and forecast. Provides strategic analytical support to senior leadership in special projects. Provides advice and guidance to subordinate staff and departmental management on complex issues related to the operating budget. Directs the process for preparing and adopting a fiscal year budget within the constraints of available resources. Monitors, measures, and evaluates budget to actual performance and make adjustments as needed. Implements financial planning and budgetary policies and procedures, i.e. limiting the use of contingency planning, etc. Maintain the financial reporting system and initiate system update when reporting requirement changes. Reviews changes in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) rules and regulations and revises policies and departmental procedures appropriately. Develops and implements training programs to ensure that subordinates stay current on changes in accounting rules, budgetary and financial planning procedures and to ensure that staff maintains a high level of competence in areas of responsibility. Interviews, selects, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff. What you need: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience with accounting, budgetary, financial planning and forecasting experience. Three (3) years of experience supervising or leading teams of senior professionals. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above. Possession of a valid class C driver’s license. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of generally accepted rate setting principles. Knowledge of basic statistical methodologies. Knowledge of financial models, budgeting, accounting, and management information systems. Advanced skill in data processing using sophisticated, business-oriented software systems. Advanced skill in computer applications relating to financial planning, financial reporting and management information systems. Advanced skill in the use of technology in conducting analytical activities. Ability to gather and analyze financial and operating data and draw logical and sound conclusions. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and direct diverse analysis and research projects and develop logical recommendations. Ability to capture, organize, analyze, evaluate and convert data into meaningful information to senior executive leadership. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally both orally and in writing. Ability to delegate authority and to coordinate and supervise the work of a group of professional and technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within and outside the organization. Desirable: CPA and MBA is strongly desired Financial analysis using complex spreadsheets and advanced financial measurements (i.e. NPV, IRR, regression, correlations). Process improvement experience with certification (i.e. Six Sigma or related) Experience with Oracle Financials. Effort: Works in an office environment. Sits for prolonged periods of time. Uses near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data. Performs complex mathematical calculations. Uses substantial reasoning in problem solving and analysis. Uses keyboard devices and computer monitors. Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing, and in person. About Us We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees. Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose. We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We're recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible through the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience #J-18808-Ljbffr