Assistant Manager, Construction Grants & Accounting

Assistant Manager, Construction Grants & Accounting

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SALARY: $71,364.80 annual salary

LEVEL: L26

CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 29, 2025

We are the Orlando International Airport! The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) operates MCO and the Orlando Executive Airport. Our airport is a world-class facility serving more than 55 million guests each year and growing. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the largest airport in Florida, the 9th busiest in the United States and the 17th in the world ranked by the number of passengers in 2022 according to Airports Council International North America (ACI). The airport serves as a significant transportation resource, catalyst and hub in the State of Florida.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full & part-time positions to include first day eligibility for health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, and growth opportunities (see details below).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the financial administration of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's (GOAA) federal and state grant awards and liaison with Manager, Contracts & Grants and other GOAA staff in the compliance functions of awards. Coordinate and assist with post issuance tax compliance procedures and monitoring of bond proceeds spending, including analysis of spending of interim funding. Assist with the preparation of Schedule of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree in Accounting and (5) years of related grant accounting/finance experience, or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. Experience with financial grant administration and compliance preferred. Experience with an airport authority, FAA, FDOT, or equivalent is desired.

Strong knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and local regulations

Strong knowledge and understanding of the Uniform Guidance and Office of Management and Budget Circular audit requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

Current technical accounting skills including knowledge of GAAP, GASB and financial reporting practices for enterprise fund accounting preferred

Knowledge of COSO internal controls framework and Single Audit requirements for grants

Knowledge of COSO internal controls framework for Passenger Facility Charges is desirable

Able to interpret detailed information complex contracts and financings and provide analysis to senior management.

Knowledge of commercial construction pay applications, retainage payable and GMP contracts desirable

Knowledge and experience of various financial areas and handling multiple responsibilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills

Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet software with demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets, graphs, charts or other reports

Valid Florida driver's license

Certified Public Accountant license desired

BENEFITS:

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick and Personal Leave Days

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan and Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement (Full-time Employees Only)

Hybrid Work Schedule (for applicable positions)

Shift Differential (for applicable positions) 2nd Shift - $0.85 per hour & 3rd Shift - $1.00 per hour