The Norfolk Airport Authority is seeking a Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. The CFO is a key member of the Executive Management Team at the Authority, reporting directly to the President & CEO. As the Authority’s top financial strategist, the CFO oversees fiscal operations, financial planning, investment strategies, regulatory compliance, and technology functions. This executive plays a vital role in sustaining financial integrity, securing capital funding, and driving long-term economic growth to support the Authority’s mission and vision.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Lead strategic direction for Finance and IT departments.

·        Manage financial controls and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis and planning.

·        Secure and oversee capital financing activities, including financing strategies, bond issuance process, rating agency relationships, investor communications, legal compliance, and ongoing debt portfolio management.

·        Ensure financial aspects of compliance with FAA regulations and grant assurances.

·        Oversee audits, investment strategies, financial and technology risk management and business continuity programming.

·        Ensure operational and innovative technology solutions are identified, implemented, and responsibly upheld.

·        Develop and implement tenant and business associates’ rates, charges, and fees.

·        Administer internal controls, KPIs, and financial systems.

·        Guide insurance procurement and risk programs (non-HR).

·        Collaborate with the Executive Team to support the Strategic Plan.

Position Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field required, Master’s preferred.

·        Minimum ten (10) years of progressive financial leadership experience, with five (5) years in airport finance preferred.

·        CPA and AAAE certifications (Certified Member or A.A.E.) preferred.

·        Familiarity with FAA and airport regulatory frameworks, including 14 CFR Part 139 preferred.

·        Strong technical proficiency in financial systems, planning, and compliance.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $185,000- $215,000 and is accompanied by a generous benefits package. Relocation assistance is available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA plan, membership in the Virginia State Retirement System, Roth IRA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, holiday, vacation, sick pay and voluntary 457 plan. For instructions on how to apply, please click here to see the recruitment brochure, or visit the searches tab at www.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: June 30, 2025