Want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? To contribute to a team making moves on a global scale? Then you’re invited to join the team that lives the vibe. The phenomenal team works daily to connect people, places and create experiences for the millions of passengers traveling through Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT). ONT is looking for people who think outside of the box, who get excited about the possibilities, and who want to continue paving the way for the fastest growing airport in the U.S. If you want to be a part of a vibrant team making world-class moves, and contribute to shaping the future of this airport, region and industry, then look no further. #ThisisONT.
COMPENSATION
Up to $240,000 annually + a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 12% employer paid 401A through VOYA Financial.
SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an essential part of the Executive Leadership Team of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), leading a multi-disciplinary Team of financial professionals in the development and execution of OIAA’s financial operations and strategies. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO provides highly responsible and complex financial and business decision guidance. The CFO is responsible for overseeing all financial matters pertaining to the achievement of financial objectives enabling OIAA to optimize its operating efficiency.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding leadership qualities to exemplify ONT’s core values and its mission. The ideal candidate will also need to have a record of success that illustrates a career history that includes being a strategic leader, problem solver, relationship builder, excellent communicator and have business financial acumen.
Experience with airport financial requirements, including calculation of airline rates and charges, FAA Airport Improvement Program grant assurances (e.g., revenue diversion, self-sufficiency requirements, unjust discrimination), Transportation Security Administration requirements, federal aviation laws, FAA Airport Revenue Use Policy, Passenger Facility Charge Program regulations and requirements and Federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations for airport debt is strongly preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and cash forecasting, debt and investment management; knowledge of federal tax regulations governing tax-exempt debt.
Extensive knowledge and experience of airport and industry best practices, standards, and regulations related to financial activities.
Knowledge of airport management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of airport financial programs.
Extensive knowledge of the full range of business functions and systems, including strategic development, planning, budgeting, and business analysis.
Collaborative and team oriented. Oriented toward and effective at partnering and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees, tenants, contractors, and the public in an international aviation environment.
Ability to be a strategic thinker with outstanding leadership qualities to exemplify ONT’s core values and its mission.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as well as the FAA and TSA.
Extensive contractual experience in a commercial setting.
Possesses the ability to think proactively and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to lead and mentor assigned staff.
Ability to develop and establish strong working relationships with key partners as demonstrated by the level of two-way communication and feedback.
Ability to consistently demonstrate the Core Values of OIAA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is desirable.
Certified Public Accountant Licensure required.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible and recent professional financial management experience in the aviation industry, such as airports, airline or consulting, which includes experience involving budget, personnel management and interagency coordination.
A minimum of three years of this experience must be at a supervisory level.
Experience at a commercial airport and working with an appointed board or elected officials is highly desirable.
Familiarity with and work experience in the Southern California region is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Finger dexterity to utilize a keyboard to input information on a computer.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
Ability to frequently lift and carry files and other media weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds up to a distance of approximately 20 feet.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position primarily operates in a professional climate-controlled office environment.
Terminal areas, including those areas not open to the public.
Non-climate controlled aircraft hangars.
Domestic and international air travel to support OIAA operations.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant.
Valid Driver's License equivalent to a California Class C Driver's License.
Acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Ability to pass all background/reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee badge at ONT.
This is an at-will, exempt position. Only a valid and properly executed employment agreement may alter status as an at-will employee. Verbal contracts are not valid. The employment relationship may be terminated at the will of either party upon notice to the other. As an at-will employee, there would not be an established property interest in continued employment with OIAA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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