Controller – Airport Accounting & Financial Reporting

Controller – Airport Accounting & Financial Reporting

los angeles world airportsLos Angeles, CA

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$172,823 - $252,668 per year

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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is seeking aControllerto direct accounting operations and financial reporting across its airport system supporting LAX and VNY. In this onsite role in Los Angeles, CA, you will guide the Controller division, strengthen internal controls, and ensure financial information is accurate, transparent, and dependable for executive decision-making and public accountability. This position leads GAAP-based financial close, reporting, and policy development, while partnering with Internal Audit and external stakeholders. The Controller role also supports the selection and improvement of accounting software and financial systems, managing multiple complex initiatives while maintaining compliance across a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee general ledger recording, account reconciliation, and internal and external financial reporting in accordance withgenerally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) .Ensure LAWA’s accounts, records, and reports provide a complete, accurate, timely, and useful picture of the organization’s financial position. Provide communication of financial position and reporting to executive leaders, the Board of Airport Commissioners, municipal advisors, rating agencies, and financial institutions. Develop and administer financial and accountingpolicies, procedures, and directives .Lead the Controller division coveringaccounts receivable , accounts payable , general accounting, andfinancial reporting .Partner with Internal Auditto help maintain effective internal controls that safeguard assets and support reliable financial records. Support the selection, design, implementation, and modification ofaccounting software and financial systems .Manage multiple complex accounting, reporting, compliance, and systems initiatives concurrently.
Qualifications:
  • Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting functions.
  • Experience developing and administering accounting policies, procedures, and directives.
  • Experience applying GAAP and maintaining accurate, timely, and reliable financial records.
  • Experience establishing, monitoring, or improving internal controls and financial compliance.
  • Experience leading teams across accounting and financial reporting functions.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information to executives, governing bodies, auditors, or external financial stakeholders.
  • TechnologiesERPAdditional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • General ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial close
  • Financial reporting under GAAPAccounting policy and procedure development
  • Internal controls, asset safeguarding, and financial compliance
  • Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting operations
  • Accounting software, ERP, and financial-systems implementation
  • Contract and legal-document review
  • Regulatory, ordinance, and public-sector compliance
  • Executive, board, auditor, and external-stakeholder communication
  • Leadership, project management, judgment, and prioritization
Salary and Benefits:
  • USD 172,823 - 252,668per year
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • City pension program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Telecommuting options
  • Transit subsidies and free parking
  • Day care program
  • Career planning and coaching
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Environment & Schedule
This role supports airport operations atLAX and VNY .

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Manager

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$172,823 - $252,668 per year

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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Treasurers and Controllers

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

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