Airport Financial Planning Forecaster

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a seasoned budget analyst to forecast financial planning needs for the business unit, participate in the annual budget process, and monitor monthly expenditures to meet fiscal goals. This role requires independence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with elected officials and department staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing reports for Budget and Finance, analyzing variances, and supporting implementation of budgeting

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Finance or Accounting with related work experience.
• General financial planning, budgeting, and GAAP knowledge.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Forecast financial planning for the business unit.
• Participate in annual budget preparation and review monthly expenditures.
• Support creation/implementation of processes for timely, accurate budgeting.
• Perform special financial planning and project analyses.
• Analyze and reconcile departmental budgets and contracts for GAAP compliance.
• Prepare summaries/reports for Budget and Finance as needed.
• Monitor department spending to manage budgets and forecast expenditures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial planning

Budget monitoring

Microsoft Office

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: $63,401-$90,000

Posting expires: November 2, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:

Provides forecasting for the financial planning activities of the business unit. Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures, and ensures that budgetary goals are met. This is a fully seasoned professional level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession.

Supervision Received

Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior-level professional.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provides forecasting for the financial planning activities of the business unit.
• Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures, and ensures that budgetary goals are met.
• Supports creation and implementation of processes and tools that drive delivery of timely and accurate budget for assigned departments.
• Performs special financial planning and/or project analysis.
• Analyzes appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances of departmental capital and operating budgets using appropriate database.
• Analyzes and reconciles departmental budgets and contracts to ensure compliance with policies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepares summaries and reports for Budget and Finance as needed.
• Monitors department spending patterns in order to manage operational budget and forecast expenditures.
• Applies organizational policies.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower-level analysts.
• Assists with interim and year end audit.
• Researches and resolves customer account disputes.
• Summarizes data into trend reports.
• Gathers and compiles data; imports and enters into accounting systems.
• Reviews and prepares variable and fixed monthly billing.
• May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Thorough knowledge of departmental and budgetary policies and procedures.
• General financial planning and accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Strong skills in planning, organizational, and communication.
• Good skills in operating Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases and interpersonal.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with elected officials, management, other employees, members of the general public as they relate to assigned department.
• Ability to assemble information and compile written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Critical thinking ability.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; and two (2) years of work experience in budget analysis.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and one (1) year of financial experience.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.