Director Financial Planning Analysis / Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Title of Position : Reports To :

Pay Grade :

Annualized Starting Salary :

Posting Date :

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis / Controller

Senior Director, Finance

901

$113,112.00 to $160,000.00

November 4, 2025

Closing Date :

November 17, 2025 (5 : 00 p.m.) or until filled(Internal & External Posting)

JOB SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for leading and managing all financial planning, analysis, accounting, and general ledger activities within the organization. The role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and GASB, and the development of comprehensive financial models and plans. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis / Controller will oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and various financial analyses to support strategic decision-making and maintain the organization’s strong financial position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develop and oversee the organization’s financial planning and analysis activities, including long-term financial models, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial insights and analyses to senior management, helping to guide the organization’s financial decisions and strategies.
• Work closely with Corporate Performance and Sales and Marketing to develop revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual budget process, working closely with various departments to ensure alignment with the organization’s financial goals.
• Develops, directs and maintains records and procedures, including adequate internal controls, so that financial reports properly reflect the financial condition of the Authority and operating results.
• Ensures JAXPORT’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as applied to governmental units. Ensures adherence to statutory requirements, JAXPORT policies and actions taken by the Board of Directors.
• Designs, establishes and maintains general accounting systems to properly record all financial transactions on the books of accounts in accordance with sound accounting principles with adequate internal controls.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive system of financial reports to provide management with pertinent information concerning the operating results of each JAXPORT business unit.
• Reviews JAXPORT’s financial progress, comparing results with approved budgets and historical data. Submits reports and recommendations for corrective action to appropriate management.
• Develops and publishes, through authorized management, directives and procedures on accounting and financial reporting.
• Coordinates and monitors the activities of JAXPORT’s independent auditors. Includes oversight of all financial information, management’s discussion and analysis, footnotes, and overall responsibility for timely completion of the audit and annual audit report.
• Oversees the credit and collection function, including credit approval. Directs and manages the accounts receivables collections / billing process to ensure timely and accurate collections of customer accounts.

OTHER DUTIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

DIRECT REPORTS :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Requirements :

ADA Compliant

Physical Demand

Rarely / Never

(0-10%)

Occasionally

(11-40%)

Frequently

(41-79%)

Constantly

(80-100%)

Must be able to remain in a STATIONARY POSITION .

MOVE, TRAVERSE inside office or on JAXPORT property to accomplish specific job duties.

OPERATE, USE OR HANDLE equipment, tools, computers, firearms and other office machinery.

ASCEND, DESCEND, WORK ATOP, TRAVERSE on ladders, equipment and buildings to perform maintenance and safety functions. Heights up to 200 feet.

POSITION SELF (to), MOVE to maintain or repair equipment on terminal or in office.

DETECT, DETERMINE, IDENTIFY, RECOGNIZE, OBSERVE, INSPECT to read, drive, use computers or perform terminal operational functions.

COMMUNICATE, DETECT, CONVERSE WITH, CONVEY, EXCHANGE INFORMATION with others via radio, telephone. Ability to listen to equipment to troubleshoot.

CARRY

MOVE, TRANSPORT, POSITION, INSTALL, REMOVE material or equipment relevant to job.

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

10 lbs or less

11–25 lbs

26-50 lbs

51-75 lbs

LIFT

MOVE, TRANSPORT, POSITION, INSTALL, REMOVE material or equipment relevant to job.

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

10 lbs or less

11-25 lbs

26-50 lbs

51-75 lbs

Working Conditions :

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment or local travel for meetings or functions.

APPLY

Internal applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for this position must complete an internal application and send to Human Resources with a copy of current resume by closing date.

JAXPORT will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act

AN EO / EA, ADA AND VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER