Assistant Director; Exe Lev

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

JOB CLASSIFICATION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

DIVISION: FINANCE

REPORTING

LOCATION:

16930 JOHN

F. KENNEDY BLVD.

WORKDAYS &

HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM
* * Subject to change

The Assistant Director – Financial Planning, Treasury and Analysis serves as a senior financial leader for the Houston Airport System (HAS) and is responsible for overseeing long-range financial forecasting, liquidity, fund management, strategy, compliance, and coordination of funding mechanisms supporting HAS’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a critical leadership function in safeguarding HAS’s financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, grant assurances, airline use and lease agreements, bond covenants, and City of Houston financial policies.

The position partners closely with executive leadership, Infrastructure, Financial Planning & Analysis, and external stakeholders to align funding strategies with operational and capital priorities.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Director manages the treasury, forecasting, and financial analysis for the Houston Airport System. The role develops and maintains long-range financial forecasts, oversees cash flow and fund planning, and supports financing strategies for the delivery of HAS’s Capital Improvement Plan. This position provides financial analysis and recommendations related to funding capacity, project affordability, and financial risk.

The Assistant Director works collaboratively with financial advisors, bond counsel, the City of Houston Finance Department, airlines, and federal agencies to ensure continued access to capital markets and regulatory compliance.

Financial Forecasting & Fund Management

• Develop and maintain mid and long-range financial forecasts supporting HAS’s operating and capital programs.
• Oversee liquidity planning, fund balance management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Evaluate funding capacity and financial impacts associated with changes in operational performance, capital phasing, or airline agreements.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.

Capital Financing & External Coordination

• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the development and execution of financing plans related to HAS’s Capital Improvement Plan.
• Manage external rating agency information requests.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, bond counsel, rating agencies, and the City of Houston Finance Department regarding capital market activities.
• Analyze the financial impact of debt issuances, refinancing opportunities, and alternative funding strategies.

Executive Reporting & Strategic Support

• Provide clear and actionable financial insights to executive leadership related to funding strategy, financial risks, and long-term sustainability.
• Present financial forecasts, strategies, and funding analyses to internal leadership, airlines, and governing bodies as required.
• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to align forecasting assumptions and ensure consistency across financial models.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

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Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in airport, aviation, or transportation finance.
• Direct experience managing Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) and FAA regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in municipal debt financing.
• Experience supporting capital financing programs, bond issuances, or large capital improvement plans.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise.
• Professional finance certifications (e.g., CPA,…