Chief Financial Officer

Be BOLD. Lead what's next.

Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) | Ontario, California

Salary: $260,000-$290,000 | Confidential recruitment | Open until filled

Help shape the future of a growing global gateway.

Ontario International Airport is one of the fastest-growing commercial airports in the United States, serving more than seven million passengers annually. As OIAA advances major investments including a new terminal and plans for its next era of growth, we’re seeking a strategic, collaborative CFO to guide the Authority's financial future.

OIAA's vision is Travel. Transformation. Growth. Our mission is boldly seize every opportunity to connect the Inland Empire to the world. Join a multidisciplinary organization where financial leadership supports essential airport operations, regional mobility, and meaningful community impact.

Reporting to the CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will lead OIAA's Finance and Accounting teams and guide the financial strategy behind airport operations and long-term development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, internal controls, audits, grants, and financial reporting.
• Guide capital strategy, debt management, and financing for major airport projects.
• Oversee federal grants, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), and Customer Facility Charges (CFCs).
• Present clear financial analysis and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Commissioners.
• Modernize financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and decision-making.
• Build a responsive Finance team and strengthen partnerships across OIAA and with airlines, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

You're a trusted financial leader who pairs strategic vision with sound judgment and clear communication. You build strong relationships, welcome diverse perspectives, and help teams succeed through collaboration, accountability, and follow-through. You're motivated by developing people and strengthening an organization's long‑term financial health.

Experience in airport finance is valuable. Experience leading complex finances in a public‑sector organization - such as a special district, utility, or transportation agency is also relevant.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of recent, progressively responsible financial management experience, including budget and personnel management.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Airport, commercial aviation, public‑sector, or experience working with a governing board or elected officials is desirable.
• Master's degree desirable; CPA license preferred.
• Southern California experience is a plus.

• Salary: $260,000-$290,000
• Up to 272 hours of paid time off, based on service, and 13 paid holidays.
• 12% 401(a) deferred compensation contribution for executive management.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous Authority contribution.
• 457(b) deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and travel assistance services.