Financial Analyst - Revenue
3 days ago
Knoxville
Job DescriptionSalary: $58,573.50 - $76,145.55 (DOE) ABOUT US: The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority TheMetropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA), established in 1978 as a nonprofit organization, owns and operatesMcGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)andDowntown Island Airport (DKX). With more than 88-years of service to the East Tennessee region, MKAA plays a vital role in supporting the area's air transportation system. Centrally located within a day's drive or short flight of major U.S. cities, our airports are positioned for continued growth and innovation. If you're interested in contributing to the future success of TYS and DKX, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further. The Position: The Financial Analyst - Revenue plays a key role on the Financial Services team and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and optimization of airport revenues through contract-driven billing, accounts receivable (AR) oversight, revenue analysis, and reporting. This position serves as a crucial financial resource for monitoring airline, tenants, and concession revenues, analyzing trends and variances, maintaining rate structures, and supporting compliance with contractual, regulatory, and audit requirements. While this role retains responsibility for day-to-day accounts receivable functions, it is primarily focused on revenue analytics, process improvement, and decision support within a complex airport operating environment. Responsibilities: • Administer and analyze contractdriven revenue billing for airlines, tenants, concessions, and other airport revenue streams by interpreting lease agreements, use agreements, and approved rate schedules to ensure accurate, compliant invoicing., • Translate complex contract terms, billing drivers, and rate structures into accurate timely charges, exercising professional judgment to resolve ambiguities and ensure consistency with regulatory and contractual requirements., • Analyze, validate, and maintain billing inputs and statistical data (airline, concession, FBO, parking, and ground transportation) to ensure data integrity and support trend, variance, and reasonableness analyses., • Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly revenue reports, independently investigating significant variances and recommending followup actions to support informed decisionmaking., • Support revenue forecasting, budgeting, and ratesetting activities by applying historical trends, operational metrics, and analytical insights., • Address all accounts receivable activities, including recording payments, preparing and making bank deposits, reconciling receipts, monitoring payment activity and aging trends, identifying delinquency risks, and researching and resolving shortpayments, discrepancies, and customer inquiries., • Serve as support point of contact for airlines, tenants, and internal stakeholders regarding billing, revenue data, rate application, and account status., • Support monthend close through revenue analysis, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial results., • Prepare and maintain auditready documentation and support external audits, internal reviews, regulatory reporting (including FAA Air Cargo), annual financial statements, and Single Audit requirements., • Identify process inefficiencies, risks, and control gaps within revenue, billing, and accounts receivable workflows, and recommend or support system enhancements and automation initiatives., • Collaborate crossfunctionally with Finance, Properties, Operations, Parking, Badging, and leadership on data integrity, internal controls, and revenue alignment initiatives. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of revenue processes, billing cycles, and revenue recognition, with experience interpreting contracts and rate structures in a contractdriven or regulated environment. This role requires proficiency in financial recordkeeping to support internal controls, audits, and compliance, as well as the ability to identify process improvements and strengthen controls. Experience with complex or multistream revenue environments, preferably within airport or transportation operations, is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting or financial systems. Strong analytical, criticalthinking, and problemsolving skills are essential, with the ability to analyze complex data, investigate variances, and translate findings into actionable insights. Success in this role requires attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, • 1 to 3 years of professional experience in accounts receivable, revenue analysis, financial analysis, or accounting., • Experience working in a contractdriven and/or regulated environment is preferred. Salary and Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $58,573.50 - $76,145.55 (final offer based on experience). MKAA offers a very competitive benefits package for this position, including medical/dental/vision benefits, disability/life insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and a 401(a)-retirement program. Deadline to Apply: For best consideration,apply bySunday, March 29, 2026.Position open until filled. Please apply through this website (preferred), or mail resume to P.O. Box 15600 | Knoxville, TN 37901 | Attention: HR. Resumes/Applications must be received by the stated deadline, or postmarked by the deadline date, to be considered.No phone calls please. Selection Process: Applications (and additional documents, if applicable) will be reviewed to identify applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Employment process includes a security background check and physical (if applicable), which includes drug testing. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis. The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority conducts random employee drug screening. The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.