Airport Business Manager

Airport Business ManagerApply Airport Business Manager Salary $98,269.32 - $147,404.51 Annually Location Employment Services, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 228706-02 Department Lakeland Linder International Airport Division Lakeland Linder Intl Airpt AdmThe airport business manager plays a vital role in supporting the airport director with the financial management of the airport. This position involves overseeing financial activities, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, financial reporting, grant management, risk management (insurance), and maintaining the airport's capital improvement plan. The airport business manager collaborates closely with accounting clerks and other staff members to maintain accurate financial records, provide timely financial information, and manage grants from the federal aviation administration (faa), florida department of transportation (fdot), and other government agencies.essential functions:Prepares and administers departmental budget(s) while assisting the airport director in planning, organizing, and directing financial activities supporting the airport's business operations.Manages accounting clerks and other staff members, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure efficient and effective business operations.Serves as a liaison with finance, payroll, risk management, contractors, and other business unit personnel within and across the city.Conducts research preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other documents providing recommendations to support decision-making and strategic planning.Coordinates with department managers and supervisors to develop and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines and allocation of resources to support operational needs.Monitors compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations, identifying and addressing discrepancies or issues as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting and accountability.Facilitates the procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order processing, to support operational needs while maximizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency.Oversees grants management from the faa, fdot, and other government agencies, including pre-application, grant application, compliance, reporting, and reimbursement processes.Maintains the airport's joint airport capital improvement planning (jacip) portal, which is administered by the faa and fdot and includes grant management and project profiles.Collaborates with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate financial audits, reviews, and assessments, providing necessary documentation and support to ensure compliance and transparency.Implements and maintains financial systems, software, and controls to enhance financial operations' efficiency, accuracy, and security.Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to respond to financial emergencies outside of regular business hours.Position is designated emergency and essential.additional functions:Performs related work as required.qualifications (education, training and experience):Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.Five (5) or more years of experience in financial management, accounting, or business/public administration.Three (3) years in a supervisory position.special requirements:Must possess a valid driver's license.Must maintain a valid telephone number.Master of business administration (mba) / master of public administration (mpa) is preferred.Certified public accountant (cpa) is preferred.Airport certified employee finance (ace finance) is preferred.Airport certified employee operations (ace operations) is preferred.Must pass a ten-year fingerprint-based criminal history records check (chrc) and security threat assessment (sta) ongoing.May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the city of lakeland police department upon hire.knowledge, skills, abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, grant management, and project management.Demonstrated ability to learn new knowledge and skills as needed quickly.Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.Excellent leadership abilities, with a track record of motivating teams, driving results, and fostering innovation.Ability to read and accurately interpret complex financial and accounting documents and legal contracts.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written.Ability to write reports and provide documented recommendations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport users, tenants, contractors, government agencies, city employees, and the public.Skilled in using computer-based applications including but not limited to operating microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint) and other typical software applications used in an office environment.working environment/physical requirements:Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.all city of lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. test times and locations to be announced. the city of lakeland is a drug free workplace. this position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. all city of lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. as a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with florida statute 440.102.