Assistant Director, Aviation Finance and Budget

Posting Expires:Feb 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

Some of what you ll be doing:

As the Assistant Director, Aviation Finance and Budget, you will be responsible for defining and directing the work of the Non-Aeronautical Revenue and Operating Budget team.

• You will lead, supervise, and coach direct reports and ensure staff have the necessary training and resources to perform their work.
• You will direct the work of the Non-Aeronautical Revenue & Operating Budget team and set priorities and assign resources to accomplish team deliverables.
• You will establish policies and methodologies for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and reconciling results to ensure the integrity of financial management.
• You will lead and manage the Aviation division’s annual budget development process including developing the division’s budget schedule, budget target setting, tracking new budget requests, full-time equivalent reconciliation and contributing to the annual budget document development.
• You will lead and oversee the budget development of revenues and expenses for the Non-Aeronautical Business Units (Rental Car, Public Parking, Employee Parking, Airport Dining and Retail, Clubs and Lounges, Commercial Properties, etc.).
• You will present financial results to Aviation Division leaders, airlines, rental car companies, Ground Transportation operators, Commission, Executive, and other stakeholders as needed.
• You will manage the development of the multi-year non-aeronautical revenue model to inform the division-wide forecast model to develop financial strategies and decision-making.
• You will monitor and ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations and provide financial recommendations on emerging issues and financial performance improvement opportunities.
• You may serve as Acting Aviation Finance & Budget Director in the Aviation Finance & Budget Director’s absence.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have six (6) years of financial management and analysis experience including responsibility for business planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. You also have three (3) years of experience supervising staff and managing a function related to finance, budget, and/or accounting.
• Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration. We also hope that you have non-aeronautical revenue, airport or public sector experience.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Leader – You have advanced leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence others at all levels of the organization. You can recommend effective financial solutions and are skilled in obtaining buy-in from business partners and stakeholders.
• Analytical – You have advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You can lead teams to address and resolve complex business issues.
• Highly Organized – You have advanced organizational skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy. You can prioritize and balance various assignments and responsibilities as needed through planning, teamwork, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Effective Communicator – You have advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to garner trust and build strong, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Manager – You can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under competing demands. You can lead complex projects and new initiatives through to completion.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00…