City of Houston · 1 day ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)
The City of Houston is seeking an Assistant Director for the Houston Airport System, responsible for overseeing financial planning, treasury, and analysis. This role involves managing financial forecasts, liquidity, and compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with operational priorities.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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, CFA, CGFM)
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6
Company
City of Houston
The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
Funding
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