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Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · 18 hours ago

Accounting Grants Administrator

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is the operator of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, connecting North Carolina to important destinations. The Accounting Grants Administrator will oversee financial planning and grants management, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating with various departments to support the Authority's capital programs.

AerospaceService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Monitor available cash balances and maintain a twelve-month forecast of cash needs and debt requirements

Develops multi-year funding plan (cash, debt, AIP, state, BIL Infrastructure, TSA, and more) to maximize investment interest and prepare for funding needs

Provide summary reports to external auditors and other stakeholders as requested

Prepares quarterly and annual PFC reports and maintains Part 158 compliance, including public notice files, project listings, auditing support, and record retention

Coordinates with internal stakeholders to confirm eligibility and maintain accurate project justifications, cost estimates, and schedules tied to the ACIP

Submit grant draw requests to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other governmental agencies

Implements and continuously improves standardized grant administration procedures, checklists, and internal controls to reduce errors and audit findings

Leads or supports system enhancements (e.g., ERP project accounting, grants management portals, e-invoicing drawdown systems) and trains stakeholders on compliant workflows

Qualification

Grants administrationFinancial reportingCash flow managementPublic sector experienceCompliance managementProject managementTeam collaborationContinuous learningIntegrityAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance, or related field

5 or more years of work experience in grants administration, program development or management, sponsored programs administration or another related field

None

Preferred

Master's degree in finance, public administration, accounting, or related field preferred

7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public sector grants administration, preferably in aviation transportation infrastructure and capital project environments

Demonstrated experience with airport funding programs (e.g., FAA AIP, State aviation grants, PFC administration) and compliance under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)

Relevant certifications such as Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

On-site gym

Dedicated wellness team

Frequent company and team outings

Company

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority manages Raleigh-Durham International Airport in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.

Founded in 1938

Morrisville, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.rdu.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Michael J. Landguth, A.A.E.

President & CEO

Ronald Kapocius, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

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