Our partners at the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and innovative candidate to serve as their new Finance Director.
The Peninsula Airport Commission is seeking a professional with strong financial acumen, strategic thinking abilities, collaborative decision-making and proven ability to manage complex financial operations.
Overview of Requirements Under the general direction of the Airport Executive Director, the Director of Finance directs the Finance and Accounting Department of the Newport News Williamsburg International Airport.
The responsibilities include finance and accounting, budgeting, debt management, investments, internal audits and capital planning. Responsible for the financial integrity of the department and the entire organization. Ensures that proper controls are in place and activities are following all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees all functions of the Finance and accounting Department including payables, receivables and payroll, ensuring that established procedures are properly followed.
- Ensures the financial system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices and government policies.
- Monitors changes in state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules that impact accounting standards and financial reporting requirements and implements modifications to comply with such changes.
- Develops and maintains internal audit control system. Coordinates external audit with professional services.
- Oversees development of operational and capital improvement budgets.
- Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
- Monitors and administers all federal and state grant monies ensuring compliance with FAA and state requirements. Prepares monthly and annual financial statements as well as required accounting and budget reports, fiscal analyses and other financial reports.
- Prepares and implements annual operating rates and chares with airlines and tenants.
- Monitors cash flow to ensure adequate funds are available for expenditure needs and monitors invested funds to maximize financial return.
- Assists in preparation of annual and long-range departmental strategic financial plans and monitors progress toward goals and objectives.
- Manages bond funding and files required bond-related certifications and disclosures.
- Administers Passenger Facility Charge and Customer Facility Charge programs and ensures collection and compliance with the use of those funds. Collaborates with members of Senoir Staff to develop and execute objectives. Interprets financial performance information for management and the Board of Commissioners.
- Provides financial information/updates to the Board.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of business and public accounting principles.
- Solid working knowledge of fund accounting, GASB and GAAP.
- Ability to prepare and present written and oral reports to the Commission and large groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with internal and external business relationships including Borad members, Authority employees, government officials, tenants and the general public.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Interact as necessary with Commission, consultants, legal counsel, and representatives of local, state and federal agencies.
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Supervisory Responsibilities
- Manages staff and interns in the Finance and Accounting Department
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field from an accredited college or university
- Master’s degree in 5-7 years’ work experience practicing advanced accounting skills, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Two or more years of experience in airport and/or governmental environment is preferred.
- Experience with airport financial requirements, including airline rates and charges, FAA Airport Improvement grant assurances, FAA Airport Revenue Use Policy, Passenger Facility Charge Program regulations and requirements, federal aviation laws and DEC rules and regulations for airport debt, a plus. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
- Proficiency using SAGE software a plus.
Salary
The airport benefits are excellent, and salary is commensurate with experience with a recruitment salary between $95,000 and $125,000.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance with AFLAC. PAC employees are also members of the State retirement plan are required to contribute 5% to the Virginia Retirement System. This position is eligible for 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave.
To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, five-year salary history, and a list of three professional references to human resources at: employment@newportnewsairport.com with “Director of Finance” in the subject line.
In your cover letter, please specifically address your experience and accomplishments in the areas noted in the “Responsibilities & Essential Functions” section. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources beginning April 20, 2026.
Overview https://www.nnva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44207/Director-of-finance-flyer_cam-V1?bidId=
NOTE: The Peninsula Airport Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status. The Peninsula Airport Commission reserves the right to not fill the position. Nothing in this announcement guarantees employment.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
