Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Budget

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Senior Financial Analyst is starting at minimum of $97,450. The full pay range for Senior Financial Analyst is $81,719-$134,837.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: November 4, 2024.

About the Job:

The Capital Financial Planning Department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, including capital budget development, variance reporting, project management, and cost accounting. This position will focus on supporting a $4 billion capital program and serve as a key liaison between the Finance team and the Airport Design and Construction (ADC) department.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing variance analysis reports, overseeing project budgets, and reviewing change orders. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with ADC on the development of the 5-year CIP Budget and work with various departments to prioritize new projects for inclusion in the capital program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance financial reporting and support the department’s strategic goals in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Capital Program Budgeting: Collaborates with stakeholder departments to develop, review, analyze, and summarize capital project projections, cash flows, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Budget Monitoring and Reporting: Tracks actual performance against budget, drafts and analyzes budget proposals, and prepares various periodic and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Financial Analysis and Cost Verification: Performs financial analyses, feasibility studies, and cost allocations, ensuring accuracy of financial information and cost charges for capital development and maintenance projects.
• Stakeholder Interaction and Reporting: Represents the department in interactions with internal departments, governmental agencies, tenants, service providers, and the public, compiling information for correspondence with federal, state, and local agencies.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1.  Relationship Management: Ability to work with others to benefit the organizational business objectives and goals.
2. Critical Evaluation: Ability to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an optimal solution; listens and clarifies information as needed.
3. Agility:  Readily adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
4. Communication: Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues, including but not limited to verbal, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
5. Leveraging Technology: Proficient in computer systems, Excel and MS Office Suite, ERP, or other financial software.
6. Ethical Conduct & Integrity: Ability to perform work responsibilities with honesty and consistency.

What We Are Looking For***:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, grants administration, financial analysis, or professional accounting; and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Public Procurement Official (CPPO), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

***Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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