Airport Comptroller

Airport Comptroller

"Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates the financial accounting work of professional accountants, paraprofessional technicians, and clerical staff performing tasks in accounts payable, voucher issuance, accounts receivable, revenue accounting, general ledger maintenance, grant administration, capital asset tracking, auditing, procurement, and daily cash management. Oversees and supervises the production of management reports, financial statements, and other statistical reports. Develops and implements policies, procedures, standards, and systems for the airport's operational areas and monitors performance to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of programs. Initiates and participates in special studies of accounting systems, practices, and procedures. Performs professional accounting work of unusual difficulty. Monitors revenue estimates against collections as well as expenditures against appropriations to identify the need for more in-depth analyses. Establishes internal controls to ensure fiscal accuracy. Reviews and approves draft revenue and expenditure reports. Takes an active role in the Department's annual budget preparation. Manages special projects. Oversees the preparation of the annual internal audit plan and monitors staff performance with that plan. Develops financial indicators for the department and tracks progress against those indices. Monitors cash flow of funds and provides recommendations of funding sources for new and existing capital projects. Performs other job-relate duties as required. Manages all COC DPC insurance related activities for general liability, property, and automobile insurance. Works autonomously to investigate, review, and evaluate claims brought against the COC DPC for property damage, personal injury, or other loss. Determines the extent of the City's liability, if any, the injury or damage incurred by the claimant and manages settlement negotiations with claimants/counsel. Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the assigned staff. Performs other related duties as required."A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from a four year accredited college or university. Six years of full-time paid progressively responsible administrative, supervisory and management experience in a governmental accounting, budget, or management related field. Five years of experience developing and cultivating effective business partnerships to gain insight into business trends and strategic initiatives that impact financial forecasts. NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required. Ability to work independently to analyze and resolve issues. Must possess strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.

Must be able to work on multiple projects with minimal supervision and have strong decision making capabilities under pressure.

Must have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and be data driven. Must have strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills.

Must demonstrate analytical prowess, strategic thinking and command of details. Experience identifying, developing and implementing process improvements.

Must be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty-five (35) pounds. Responsibilities: Produces management reports, mid-year and year-end financial statements, and other statistical reports. Develops and implements policies, procedures, standards, and systems for the airport's operational areas and monitors performance to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of programs. Initiates and participates in special studies of accounting systems, practices, and procedures. Performs professional accounting work of unusual difficulty.

Monitors revenue estimates against collections as well as expenditures against appropriations to identify the need for more in-depth analyses. Establishes internal controls to ensure fiscal accuracy.

Reviews and approves draft revenue and expenditure reports. Takes an active role in the Department's annual budget preparation. Responsible for special projects including but not limited to cost benefit analysis, cost studies, financial analysis, forecasting and preliminary official statements. Oversees the preparation of the annual internal audit plan and monitors staff performance with that plan. Develops financial indicators for the department and tracks progress against those indices. Monitors cash flow of funds and provides recommendations of funding sources for new and existing capital projects. Manages all COC DPC insurance related activities for general liability, property, and automobile insurance. Works autonomously to investigate, review, and evaluate claims brought against the COC DPC for property damage, personal injury, or other loss.

Determines the extent of the City’s liability, if any, the injury or damage incurred by the claimant and manages settlement negotiations with claimants/counsel. Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the assigned staff.

Develops and monitors employee goals, counsels and coaches, instructs and evaluates employees, initiates and enforces disciplinary actions, and informs leadership of performance or operational issues as they arise. Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.

Prepares accident and injury reports as necessary. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field from a four year accredited college or university. Five years of full time paid experience in a governmental accounting, budget, or management related field, which must include one year of supervisory experience. Five years of experience developing and cultivating effective business partnerships to gain insight into business trends and strategic initiatives that impact financial forecasts. NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required. Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters non-discrimination. Ability to work independently to analyze and resolve issues. Must possess strong project management, analytical and organizational skills. Must be able to work on multiple projects with minimal supervision and have strong decision making capabilities under pressure. Must have strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and be data driven. Must have strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Must demonstrate analytical prowess, strategic thinking and command of details. Experience identifying, developing and implementing process improvements. Must be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint. A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required. Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10 year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must be able to lift and carry thirty-five (35) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university. Two year of full-time, paid accounting experience working in an Airport environment. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager Credentials. Proficient project-management skills preferred.

Core Competencies: Managing Programs or Projects Programs Technology Management: Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to, and security of, technology systems. Financial Management: Understands the organization’s financial processes, as related to their role. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget; or assists with these duties. Oversees, or assists with, procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new, efficient/effective programs/processes. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Projects Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise relevant to their division. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Influencing / Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Manages Self Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development. Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that recruits, employs, develops, compensates and promotes based on qualifications and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. DPC understands and appreciates that our differences in gender/gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and military/veteran status, among others, provide us with a competitive advantage to best serve our employees, stakeholders and communities we serve.

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