FRG - Finance and Administration Manager

Republic Airport (FRG) | East Farmingdale, NY

Are you a hands-on finance leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats and making a visible impact on an organization's success? Avports is seeking a Finance & Administrative Manager to serve as the principal financial and administrative leader at Republic Airport (FRG), one of New York's premier general aviation airports.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys combining finance, administration, payroll coordination, human resources support, and team leadership in a dynamic airport environment.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Airport Manager, the Finance & Administrative Manager is responsible for leading the airport's accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, administrative operations, payroll coordination, and human resources administration functions. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce administration for both union and non-union employees.

You will work closely with airport leadership, Corporate Finance, Corporate Human Resources, NYSDOT, tenants, vendors, auditors, and labor representatives to support the continued success of Republic Airport.

What You'll Do

Finance & Accounting

• Lead all airport accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial presentations
• Oversee tenant billing, accounts receivable, collections, and cash management activities
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial accountability
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Prepare reports and analyses required by airport management, NYSDOT, and corporate leadership

Administration & Business Operations

• Manage administrative operations and office support functions
• Administer purchasing and procurement processes
• Maintain contracts, vendor records, and business documentation
• Coordinate departmental systems, technology, and office resources
• Support airport projects, capital planning, and operational initiatives

Human Resources & Labor Administration

• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, training compliance, and employee recordkeeping
• Support payroll administration, timekeeping review, leave tracking, and personnel changes
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, and policy administration
• Support workforce administration in a multi-union environment
• Maintain confidential personnel, payroll, and labor-relations records

Leadership

• Supervise accounting and administrative personnel
• Establish priorities, monitor performance, and promote accountability
• Build strong working relationships with employees, tenants, vendors, auditors, and stakeholders
• Support business continuity and emergency-response activities as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or business administration experience
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience with: 
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Account reconciliations
  • Accounts receivable and billing
  • Internal controls and audit support
  • Month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and customer-service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in airports, aviation, transportation, public-sector, infrastructure, or other regulated environments
• Experience supporting payroll, human resources, and administrative operations
• Experience working in a unionized workforce environment
• Experience with ERP, accounting, payroll, or HRIS systems
• CPA, CMA, SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional certification

Why Join Avports?

At Avports, you'll join a respected airport operator with nearly a century of aviation experience and a growing portfolio of airports across the United States and Caribbean. You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of Republic Airport while working alongside experienced airport professionals in a collaborative and mission-focused environment.

Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Company Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

Location: East Farmingdale, New York
 Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
 Work Arrangement: On-Site

Avports is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.