Organizational Overview

About TAA

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), formed in 1948, is dedicated to providing Tucsonans and visitors to Southern Arizona with excellence in aviation services and facilities, hallmarked by unparalleled safety, security and customer service. Running airports is our passion and we are great at it!

Why join our team? Not only are we passionate about aerospace, TAA’s most valuable resource is our people. Come join a culture that encourages and celebrates diversity, creativity, growth and collaboration. TAA offers competitive salaries, benefit packages, and education reimbursement benefits to promote work-life balance and improve employee lives, both personally and professional. Apply today and join the TAA team!

Job Overview:

Under minimal supervision, preparation and reconciliation of financial statements, prepare
journal entries, maintain general ledger balances and fixed assets control, complete assigned
special projects, and organize/ process all other financial information in accordance with Tucson
Airport Authority’s (TAA) procedures, programs, policies, and standards for Tucson International
Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be
performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

Manage, develop, monitor, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information, to appraise operating results and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization and assist departments with other necessary financial analysis required.
Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for Financial Controller review.
Maintain and control the physical security and confidentiality of the accounting records.
Manage the annual audit processes and prepare and/or review audit schedules.
Direct and arrange for the completion of work for assigned Finance Department staff, including: accounting entry, work paper preparation, reconciliation, reporting and questions/issues that arise.
Assist in matters related to maintaining accounting and financial reporting systems.
Assist in development, implementation & maintenance of policies, procedures & business processes to enhance workflow of Finance Department and TAA.
Verify that accounting controls are in place and working to ensure assets are safeguarded
against fraud, waste or improper use.
Provide assistance and collaborate with the Manager of Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis to prepare and maintain the TAA budget.
Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and supporting subsidiary ledgers.

 

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience with complex financial systems software and people management.
CPA preferred, but not required.

We Value:

Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the receipt, expenditure and accounting of public funds, federal grant compliance and reporting, payroll.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public administration, financing and
management information systems.
Knowledge of Computers, Microsoft Office software, other software programs, and office machines.
Organization, oral and written communications.

 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Valid Arizona Driver’s license
As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s
emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required.
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Course
requirements and certification assigned for this position within the first year.
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. TAA’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

 

Full Job Description Available at Interview

 

Location

Tucson, AZ

Department

301 Finance & Regulatory Administration
Employment Type

Full-Time
Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor
Compensation

$71,195 – $89,794