The ideal candidate will possess seven (7) years of experience in a professional accounting or finance role with two (2) years in a management-level capacity. Two plus years of experience in airport and/or government is highly preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant professional accreditations highly preferred.

The Director is responsible for all financial functions, processes, and systems of the Airport District. This includes the development, implementation, and coordination of all financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, financial and cash forecasting, and investment management.

The Director of Finance for the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District reports to the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for the following duties:

Please access the position solicitation brochure for requirements, job duties and application instructions here:  GSP Director of Finance

Personnel Management

• Applies a servant leadership approach, leading by example and holding people Develop employees for current and/or upcoming roles.
• Ensure employees have the tools, resources, and training necessary for
• Coaches, trains, and motivates employees in a collaborative

Functional Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads Finance Team by exhibiting District Values:
  • Oversees, develops, and trains members of the Finance Team.
  • Establishes and communicates clear goals, priorities, and expectations.
  • Delegates tasks appropriately to Team Members.
  • Drives efficiency in manual tasks to effectively utilize Team talent.
  • Plans Team’s work ahead of deadlines to spread work throughout the year.
  • Evaluates the need for additional staff and prepares clear justification for new roles.

• Plans, implements, and directs financial functions:
  • Ensures the financial reporting is accurate, timely, efficient, and presented in accordance with professional accounting standards and regulations.
  • Prepares Monthly and annual financial statements, complete with analysis and narrative required to contextualize results and identify trends.
  • Leads District through annual external audit with CPA firm.
  • Assists in development and implementation of Airline Rates and Charges.
  • Consistently seeks to identify opportunities to improve long-term financial health of the Airport District.

• Implements, directs, and oversees the following accounting functions:
  • General Ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
  • Accounts Receivable, including invoices and collections.
  • Timely deposit and recording of cash receipts.
  • Accounts Payable processing and review, ensuring timely disbursement to maintain vendor relations.
  • Maintains and improves accounting and control procedures, including cash handling, inventory management, and fixed asset reporting.
  • Accounting for fixed assets and recording depreciation and amortization.
  • Supervises all payroll processing and related quarterly and annual tax reporting.

Manages the District’s operating and excess cash balances:

• • Prepares regular cash flow projections.
  • Coordinates with leadership and external parties to invest surplus or reserve funds to obtain the highest possible return within the approved District investment policy, while maintaining an appropriate maturity schedule to ensure adequate liquidity for operations, capital purchases, and debt service.

• Coordinates, implements, and monitors the Budget Functions:
  • Manages the budget process from beginning to end.
  • Compiles and consolidates the budget information into useful reports.
  • Routinely monitors budget compliance.

• Administers Customer Facility Charge and Passenger Facility Charge programs:
  • Ensures accurate collections, accounting and use of CFC and PFC funds on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinates PFC annual external audit (Single Audit) with CPA firm.
  • Oversees application process and prepares applications, if necessary.

• Assists in Grant Administration:
  • Supports the grant reimbursement process.
  • Provides financial information for grant reporting, quarterly and annually.
  • Ensures timely and accurate filings of required regulatory financial reports.

• Represents the Airport Management Team in the following areas:
  • Assists with financial planning of projects as well as providing other financial data needed.
  • Interprets financial performance information for the management team and District Commission.
  • Provides financial information/updates to the District Commission.

• Manages, maintains, and monitors, all accounting and financial software systems:
  • Ensures the integrity and completeness of the information brought into the general ledger from other systems.
  • Takes ownership of systems, processes and functionality.
  • Actively seeks opportunities to improve and optimize systems.
  • Drives adoption of available system functionality to minimize inefficient manual processes.
  • Pursues cost-effective new technologies/systems.

• Assists the management team with financial and statistical information:
  • Provides and coordinates training and support for budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and other processes as needed.

• Designs, implements, and evaluates effectiveness in internal controls:
• • Evaluates all key financial processes for the existence of internal controls and evaluates sufficiency to detect and prevent errors.
  • Ensures safeguards for District assets are in place and are operating effectively.
  • Routinely evaluates the design of the financial systems for the effectiveness of systematic controls.
  • Suggest improvements to controls as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field; an accounting degree is strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or another relevant professional accreditation highly preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in professional accounting or financial role with a minimum of two (2) years in a management-level capacity required.
• Two or more years of experience in an airport and/or governmental environment highly
• Professional Aviation certification(s)

Other Requirements

• Manage multiple and diverse activities and projects.
• Read and interpret detailed information (i.e., leases, contracts, financial reports, etc.).
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Maintain current with latest accounting standards and train staff on new pronouncements as needed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Interact as necessary with District management, consultants, legal counsel, and representatives of local, state and federal agencies.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in financial accounting and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.

About Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District

The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is an economic engine for the Upstate of South Carolina and is a vital partner for industries across the Southeast U.S. With business opportunities including air cargo, real estate, and general aviation, the sky’s the limit at GSP. The Airport has a tremendous effect on the local economy and currently employs 230 workers. Over the last fourteen years, the Airport’s economic impact has expanded significantly. Local jobs supported have quintupled from 3,692 in 2009 to 19,860 in 2023 and the Airport contributes a total of $994.9 million in income locally as well as $381.4 million in annual tax revenues. Overall activities generated by the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport contribute $4 billion in total economic output within the Upstate’s economy (2023 Economic Impact Study by Syneva Economics). With 2.56 million travelers and 157.4 million pounds of cargo, GSP is not only an economic generator for the region but also continues to grow and expand to serve its stakeholders. Its 2040 master plan was developed in 2019 to determine how GSP can best position itself to accommodate growing and changing aeronautical deman...ds. The District completed a Terminal Area Expansion Study in 2021. This phase of expansion will include six to eight gates, baggage-claim facilities, outbound baggage system, expanded concessions and a new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) facility. Continued growth at GSP has been driven by the steadily growing local economy. In the last five years, there have been over $8.4 billion invested in the region. The area is home to more than 250 international firms from 28 countries and has the most investment per capita in the United States. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this world-class airport and contribute to its future success.

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