Director of Finance & Strategy (Public Sector)

Norfolk Airport Authority; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Airport Authority in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Manager, Director of Finance to lead accounting, procurement, budgeting, and treasury. This strategic finance role reports to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and supervises the accounting and procurement managers, ensuring compliance with GASB and public-sector standards.

The role oversees financial planning, analytics, internal controls, and vendor management, and participates in the annual budgeting process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial management, accounting, and budget execution experience (preferred).
• Minimum of three years supervising or leading staff (preferred).
• Experience in government authority, agency, or entity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, GL, AR/AP, and financial analytics.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting per GASB standards.
• Ensure audits and compliance with internal controls and procurement regulations.
• Manage procurement, bidding processes, contracting, and vendor management.
• Coordinate annual operating and capital budgeting for all departments.
• Monitor treasury, liquidity, and debt service with CFO.
• Build and mentor finance, accounting, and procurement staff.
• Promote continuous improvement in efficiency and controls.

Skills

GASB/GAAP

Public sector procurement

Budgeting/forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Norfolk Airport Authority in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Manager, Director of Finance to lead accounting, procurement, budgeting, and treasury. This strategic finance role reports to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and supervises the accounting and procurement managers, ensuring compliance with GASB and public-sector standards.

The role oversees financial planning, analytics, internal controls, and vendor management, and participates in the annual budgeting process.