Job Description

Posting number: 18371

Department: Airport

Division: Finance/Administration

Job classification: Analyst, Senior

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Professional, Airports

Senior Financial Analyst - Colorado Springs Airport

In this position, as the most senior member of the airport finance team, you will provide assistance to the Manager of Finance at the Colorado Springs Airport. Your work will include all aspects of finance functions related to the Airport, including budget, forecast, accounting, grant management, rates and charges, revenue and expense tracking, cash management, the capital program, and compliance with regulatory agencies. You will also be responsible for managing the airport’s financial models.

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a vibrant, city-owned hub in the heart of Colorado, serving as the primary gateway for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. With three runways, COS is the state's second-largest airport, handling nearly 177,000 aircraft operations and 2.5 million passengers annually. Offering stunning views of Pikes Peak, it provides visitors with a warm Colorado welcome and is a key driver of regional economic growth, attracting business, conventions, and tourism. Spanning nearly 7,200 acres, COS is home to Peak Innovation Park and many diverse business centers including commercial, corporate, and military aviation.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, financial models, rates and charges
• Prepare, coordinate, and collaborate on activities such as financial reports, budget transfers, journal entries, legal review of airport agreements, and fiscal reporting
• Research, collect, compile, analyze, and present information from a variety of sources on specialized topics, including complex financial, budgetary, and administrative issues; prepare comprehensive technical records, reports, and summaries to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make recommendations
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation
• Perform a variety of complex operational and analytical duties and make recommendations to leadership
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and oversite of the airport's Capital Improvement Program
• Manage federal, state, and local grants, the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and Customer Facility Charge (CFC) programs
• Develop operating policies and procedures; Review, analyze, and enhance processes and work functions
• Assist with the direction, oversight, and day-to-day decision making of the Finance team
• Interact with local, federal, and state agencies, governing boards, banks, business districts, City Council, the Mayor's Office, Airport Advisory Council, and other City departments
• Occasionally travel to industry conferences, workshops, or other training
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Data collection, research, and report preparation
• Pertinent federal, state, local laws, codes, and regulations
• Accounting theory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Collect, evaluate, interpret, and present complex information and data
• Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information

Examples of duties

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage you to apply!

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, marketing, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, or other research-intensive field
• Five years of full-time professional analytical experience

Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in an airport environment, public sector environment, airline Industry, and/or finance industry
• Experience using PeopleSoft Financials, Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, Cirium Diio, and PROPworks
• Experience using modern financial and business analytics tools
• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field

Supplemental information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

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