Budget Manager

flyontario.com; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401A plan

Job summary

Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) seeks a Budget Manager to supervise budgets, forecasting and cost allocation. You will report to the Director of Finance and lead KPI data management, policy development and reporting.

The role focuses on ensuring accurate budget preparation and regulatory compliance for ONT operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong GAAP background, FAA familiarity, and experience guiding cross‑department teams in a high‑stakes aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible and recent professional experience in budgeting and finance; a minimum of two years must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience at a commercial airport is highly desirable.
• Experience in government/public finance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of the budget department.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the annual budget process.
• Provides guidance to department managers, assists with recommendations and/or adjustments to departmental budget submittals and maintains all supporting documentation.
• Develops and supervises the preparation of the annual budget process including the draft and the final annual summary detail.
• Develops and maintains the long-range Financial Plan and forecast.
• Performs comprehensive budget analysis and recommends modifications to budget programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and cost statements for the Authority's budgets.
• Monitors expenditures for adherence to the adopted annual budget and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

FAA regulatory knowledge

Policy implementation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

California statutes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

COMPENSATION

$113,300.00 - $149,350.00 annual salary + a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 10% employer paid 401A through VOYA Financial.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 10% employer paid 401A through VOYA Financial

*Hiring Salary Range: $113,300.00 - $131,325.00 annual salary (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualification)

SUMMARY

An employee of this class is responsible for supervision of all budgets, forecasting and cost allocation functions for the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). Incumbents in this classification report directly to the Director of Finance. Primary responsibilities include development, preparation and monitoring of budgets, statistical and KPI data management, and reporting. The Budget Manager will also be part of the team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document budget issues in addition to creating procedures to make the budget preparation and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of the budget department.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the annual budget process.
• Provides guidance to department managers, assists with recommendations and/or adjustments to departmental budget submittals and maintains all supporting documentation.
• Develops and supervises the preparation of the annual budget process including the draft and the final annual summary detail. This includes the Capital Improvement Program documents, revenue and expenditure forecasts for review and subsequent Board approval.
• Develops and maintains the long-range Financial Plan and forecast.
• Performs comprehensive budget analysis and recommends modifications to budget programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual comparison reports, cost statements, and budget estimate reports, including complex personnel costing, as it relates to the preparation of the Authority's annual operating budget, airport system budget, and long -range financial planning.
• Monitors the various aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams for budgetary purposes.
• Monitors expenditures for adherence to the adopted annual budget and ensures that it complies with all regulatory rules, policies, and regulations.
• Leads and directs the activities of assigned staff.
• Assigns and reviews work activities, monitors workflows, and evaluates employee performance and work products.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Serves as the liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings to provide awareness of new trends and developments in the field of budgeting, public administration, and related fields.
• Conducts cost-benefit and financial impact analyses for capital projects and operational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates with the Finance Department to incorporate statistical and KPI data in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Coordinates the annual airport system reconciliation within the Finance Department.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Possesses subject matter experience and a track record of accomplishment in all or many of the disciplines outlined previously in this job description, preferably within the aviation industry
• Possesses outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Possesses high level analytical skills
• Ability to understand and apply complex policies and procedures
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Possesses the ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees, tenants, and the public in an international aviation environment
• Ability to evaluate and prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to lead and mentor assigned staff
• Knowledge of the Airport industry rules and guidelines that are regulatory and specifically set by the FAA
• Knowledge of State of California statutes that require compliance
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible and recent professional experience in budgeting and finance; a minimum of two years must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience at a commercial airport is highly desirable.
• Experience is government/public finance is highly desirable.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATION

• Nationally recognized professional certifications such as CGFM, CPFO or similar are preferred.

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. Ability to frequently lift and carry files and other media weighing up to twenty (20) pounds up to approximately 20 feet. Ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

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. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines. 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.ment with OIAA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list. Current and future vacancies will be filled from this list. Lists typically last for 6 months but may be extended or abolished based upon the needs of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).

The OIAA encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the selection process must make such a request during the application process. Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual, or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill. Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such a need.

The OIAA supports a Drug-Free Workplace.

The pre-employment physical may include a drug screen where permitted by law.

Successful candidates shall be required to complete a verification form designated by the Department of Homeland Security United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that certifies eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

All potential employees are required to pass a fingerprint review and may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to appointment.

Employees are required to successfully complete all background / reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee badge at ONT.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. If applicable, official college transcripts may be required prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). Our phenomenal team works daily to connect people, places and create experiences for millions of travelers who enjoy Southern California’s Ontario International Airport. The City of Ontario and San Bernardino County formed the OIAA in August 2012 by enacting a Joint Powers Agreement. The OIAA provides overall direction for the management, operations, development, and marketing of Ontario International Airport (ONT), for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. ONT is one of Southern California's busiest airports in terms of passenger and air cargo traffic, and the region's only major commercial airport with significant acreage of developable real estate and significant airfield and terminal capacity for future passenger and cargo traffic growth. Perhaps most important, ONT is one of just two airports in the region that can accommodate widebody, long-haul international passenger and wide-body freighter aircraft operations.