Manager of Accounting

Want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? To contribute to a team making moves on a global scale? Then you’re invited to join the team that lives the So Cal, So Easy vibe. The phenomenal team works daily to connect people, places and create experiences for the millions of passengers traveling through Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT).

ONT is looking for people who think outside of the box, who get excited about the possibilities, and who want to continue paving the way for the fastest growing airport in the U.S. If you want to be a part of a vibrant team making world-class moves, and contribute to shaping the future of this airport, region and industry, then look no further.

#ThisisONT.

$ - $ annual salary + a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 10% employer paid 401A through VOYA Financial.

* Hiring Salary Range: $ - $ annual salary (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

An employee of this class is responsible for supervision of all accounting and payroll functions for the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). Incumbents in this classification report directly to the Director of Finance. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, monthly, quarterly financial reporting, payroll, payroll taxes, and retirement contributions;
The Manager of Accounting will also be part of the team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and other accounting activities.

• Establish and maintain accounting procedures, controls, and workflows to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.

• Review and approve accounting transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments within established authority.

• Ensure the general ledger is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and OIAA policies.

• Monitor accounting activity for unusual transactions, errors, inconsistencies, and potential control deficiencies.

• Resolve complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance to Finance staff and operating departments.

• Lead the monthly and year-end financial close processes and establish appropriate closing calendars and deadlines.

• Prepare and/or review monthly and quarterly financial statements, financial schedules, reconciliations, and management reports.

• Analyze financial results and investigate significant fluctuations, unusual transactions, and variances.

• Ensure appropriate accruals, deferrals, allocations, depreciation, capitalizations, and other period-end adjustments are recorded accurately.

• Coordinate the preparation of year-end schedules and supporting documentation required for financial reporting and audit purposes.

• Support the preparation of the Authority's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, and other required financial reports.

• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, applicable federal and state requirements, and OIAA policies and procedures.

• Maintain appropriate accounting treatment for airport-specific activities, including passenger facility charges (PFCs), customer facility charges (CFCs), grants, capital assets, airline agreements, leases, debt, restricted funds, and other airport-related transactions.

• Coordinate with Budget and Treasury to ensure consistent treatment and reconciliation of revenues, expenditures, cash, investments, debt, and restricted resources.

• Support accounting for capital projects and ensure appropriate determination of capital versus operating expenditures.

• Maintain accurate records of capital assets, construction in progress,…