Manager, Accounting-Operating

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The State of Tennessee’s 2025 Economic Impact Study reports that in 2024 alone, BNA generated $13.8 billion in total economic impact, supported 80,000 jobs and contributed to $2.1 billion in federal, state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace

 Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

Benefits

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled. 

Salary Range: $77,193 (Min.) - $105,024 (Mid.)  - $132,855 (Max.)

*Final pay offer will be based on relevant skills and experience to the position.

Job Summary: The Manager, Accounting assists in the oversight of all financial functions of the Airport Authority and is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger and maintaining compliance with reporting standards. Oversees day-to-day accounting operations, as well as month-end and year-end close procedures.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Manages, reviews and audits the entire general ledger accounting process.
• Monitors general ledger activities for proper allocations of revenues, expenses and cash. Initiates corrections to the general ledger as required. Reviews/performs account reconciliations, adjustments and closing entries for the general ledger. Review and post daily general ledger journal entries.
• Prepares and/or reviews and verifies the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and related income statement accounts of accounting staff.
• Assists with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including footnotes, financial statement preparation, and other reporting as assigned.
• Assists controller with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Maintains all accounts, cost centers and area codes in the financial system chart of accounts for financial reporting purposes.
• Assist with variance analysis after month-end close.
• Collects, analyzes and reports data using a variety of internal and external financial reports as requested.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance, termination recommendations and resolving problems.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge base of all Airport ordinances, leases, concession agreements, financial policies and Board Resolutions. Works in conjunction with department managers to ascertain the correct application of agreement terms. Analyzes the effects of various contractual terms and obligations the Authority’s financial operations.
• Monitors leases throughout the year for compliance with GASB 87 - Leases.
• Monitors construction in progress and fixed asset balance sheet accounts throughout the year for potential additions and disposals.
• Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and Information Technology to maximize the Authority’s use of the integrated financial system and implement new modules and processes in the system. Recommends and works with user divisions to upgrade software to new releases.
• Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and other Authority Departments on all financial related processes and projects to ensure proper financial controls/processes are maintained.
• Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Performs the priority duties of the Controller in his/her absence.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Accounting and Auditing Principles: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles in the public sector.
• Financial Management: Knowledge of organizational and governmental policies and procedures related to financial management.
• Ethics: Knowledge of ethical standards and how to apply them within MNAA.
• Accounting Applications: Skill in using Windows-based accounting applications.
• Accounting: Skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles and accounting operations to organizational financial needs.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.
• Innovation: Shows creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions for work-related problems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred:

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification.