Accounting Manager – Billing & Accounts Receivables

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:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

• 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
  
  Schedule:
  
  This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department
• Salary:
  The hiring salary for Accounting Manager is $133,659-$ The full pay range for Accounting Manager is $100,874-$166,443
• Benefits:
  You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18-33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness:
  Enjoy a workplace that makes well-being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on-site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor work spaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer-time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work
• Final date to receive applications:
  April 10, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date

The Accounting department is looking for an Accounting Manager with a focus on accounts receivable, billing operations, and process improvement to support the Airport Authority’s complex and evolving financial environment. This role provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely accounting operations while leading a team that plays a key role in how the organization delivers on its financial commitments.

This includes billing for airlines and tenants across the airport, where charges are driven by detailed rate structures, fees, and agreements. While most candidates won’t come in with direct experience in this space, this role offers the opportunity to learn and apply how these elements shape airport operations and revenue. Within a broader accounting environment that includes financial reporting, compliance, and audit coordination, the Accounting Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to provide guidance on billing and accounting matters and bring clarity to complex financial information.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and billing operations, along with the ability to communicate clearly and build trust with a variety of audiences. They are naturally curious, seek to understand the “why” behind the work, and are motivated to improve both processes and people.

This is an opportunity to lead a function where the work goes beyond the numbers—where how you communicate, build trust, and bring clarity to complex billing directly shapes how accounting is experienced across the organization and for our tenants.

• Accounts Receivable & Billing Oversight:
  Lead AR operations, including tenant and airline billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with rate structures, fees, and agreements
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead, coach, and develop staff; set clear expectations and foster a high-performing,…