Senior Aviation Financial Specialist

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, an on-call position is available for an Aviation Financial Specialist to work with our growing Aviation team and to help keep our projects running smoothly. This person will be expected to report to an office in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing airport financial statements for compliance with FAA guidance and regulations and standard accounting practices
• Working with airport clients and governing bodies to perform project accounting audits
• Providing and helping to implement best management practices for financial and accounting practices with airport clients and governing bodies.
• Leading, mentoring, or assisting economic impact analyses, financial analyses, and/or other financial impact assessments for airport master plans
• Compiling financial documents for grant accountability
• Other duties as assigned.

The hours required per week for this position will fluctuate based on work needs, varying weekly from 0 to 30, potentially sometimes more than 30, and may occasionally exceed 40 hours. Since this position is part-time, there are no benefits. Travel to client sites and overnight stays may be required.

The successful candidate must have all the following:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 8 years of relevant technical experience
• CPA license

The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:

• At least 20 years of experience with airports or the FAA in accounting

• Willingness and ability to take on tasks, large or small
• Contribute to the culture of the office and Mead & Hunt
• Quick learner

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $70.00 to $80.00 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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