Department Controller

Job Overview

Under general direction from the Financial Planning Manager, performs day-to-day financial operational functions for specific departments and works to improve communications between Financial and Business Planning and business units on financial matters.  Develops and prepares financial reports. The Departmental Controller is the primary “business partner” and liaison between Finance and the Department.  Provides advice and guidance to departmental management on complex issues related to financial, business, process improvement and accounting issues.

What you will be doing:

• Directs specific departmental activities regarding the adherence to Airport accounting, budgeting, and continuous forecasting standards and processes; makes recommendations to improve departmental management of financial and operational processes, and serves as the primary liaison between Finance, Financial and Business Planning, and the department on financial and business matters.
• Prepares departmental Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and revenue annual budgets and continuous forecasts for review and action by senior management.
• Responsible for the day-to-day financial/operational processes such as researching and recommending solutions to accounting issues, making accruals, monitoring contracts, coding payments, requesting checks, etc.
• Provides advice and guidance to departmental management on complex issues related to financial, business, process improvement, and accounting issues.
• Prepares financial analysis such as alternatives analysis, operating cost of capital programs, net present value, etc.
• Conducts and participates in research and trend analyses relating to departmental expenditures and revenues.
• Provides financial support to the department and the Procurement and Materials Management Department on contract issues.
• Prepares monthly financial reporting, variance analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Presents findings and recommendations concerning financial, accounting, and business issues to the Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning/Budget, and other department Vice Presidents.
• Assists in various inquiries in external and internal audits.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field of study.
• Three (3) years progressive business analysis/finance experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) accounting rules and financial concepts such as Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
• Advanced knowledge of ERP financial applications systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.
• Knowledge of Metrics Reporting/Balanced Scorecard & KPI’s.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis, and variance explanations.
• Skill in cost accumulations and allocation.
• Advanced skills in data-based decision making.
• Ability to understand and analyze processes for the purpose of process improvement.
• Ability to query and develop meaningful financial and business reports for users.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced ability in Excel spreadsheet, database, and database query tools.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence using appropriate business and technical vocabulary and proper grammatical construction.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully interface with senior management throughout the organization.

What we desire:

• MBA
• CPA
• Experience in both municipal/governmental and private sector environments.

Effort:

• Works in an office environment.
• Sits for extended periods of time.
• Communicates by telephone, electronically, in writing and in person.
• Uses keyboard devices and computer monitors.
• Uses mathematical, statistical and reasoning abilities in problem solving and analysis.
• Drives to locations on and off Airport property.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.