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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace
Hiring Process:
- Apply online
- Interview(s)
- Offer
- Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
- Onboarding
Benefits:
- Deferred compensation plans
- Educational Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Health Screenings
- Paid Holidays
- Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave
Accepting Applications until filled.
Salary Range: $77,193 (Min.) - $105,024 (Mid.) - $132,855 (Max.)
- Final pay offer will be based on relevant skills and experience to the position.
Job Summary: The Manager, Accounting assists in the oversight of all financial functions of the Airport Authority and is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger and maintaining compliance with reporting standards. Oversees day-to-day accounting operations, as well as month-end and year-end close procedures.
Essential Job Duties:
- Manages, reviews and audits the entire general ledger accounting process.
- Monitors general ledger activities for proper allocations of revenues, expenses and cash. Initiates corrections to the general ledger as required. Reviews/performs account reconciliations, adjustments and closing entries for the general ledger. Review and post daily general ledger journal entries.
- Prepares and/or reviews and verifies the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and related income statement accounts of accounting staff.
- Assists with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including footnotes, financial statement preparation, and other reporting as assigned.
- Assists controller with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
- Maintains all accounts, cost centers and area codes in the financial system chart of accounts for financial reporting purposes.
- Assist with variance analysis after month-end close.
- Collects, analyzes and reports data using a variety of internal and external financial reports as requested.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance, termination recommendations and resolving problems.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge base of all Airport ordinances, leases, concession agreements, financial policies and Board Resolutions. Works in conjunction with department managers to ascertain the correct application of agreement terms. Analyzes the effects of various contractual terms and obligations the Authority’s financial operations.
- Monitors leases throughout the year for compliance with GASB 87 - Leases.
- Monitors construction in progress and fixed asset balance sheet accounts throughout the year for potential additions and disposals.
- Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and Information Technology to maximize the Authority’s use of the integrated financial system and implement new modules and processes in the system. Recommends and works with user divisions to upgrade software to new releases.
- Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and other Authority Departments on all financial related processes and projects to ensure proper financial controls/processes are maintained.
- Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
- Performs the priority duties of the Controller in his/her absence.
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
- Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Accounting and Auditing Principles: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles in the public sector.
- Financial Management: Knowledge of organizational and governmental policies and procedures related to financial management.
- Ethics: Knowledge of ethical standards and how to apply them within MNAA.
- Accounting Applications: Skill in using Windows-based accounting applications.
- Accounting: Skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles and accounting operations to organizational financial needs.
- Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
- Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
- Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
- Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
- Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
- Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.
- Innovation: Shows creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions for work-related problems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of accounting experience.
- 2-5 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
- 2-5 years of public accounting experience.
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace
Hiring Process:
- Apply online
- Interview(s)
- Offer
- Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
- Onboarding
Benefits:
- Deferred compensation plans
- Educational Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Health Screenings
- Paid Holidays
- Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave
Accepting Applications until filled.
Salary Range: $77,193 (Min.) - $105,024 (Mid.) - $132,855 (Max.)
- Final pay offer will be based on relevant skills and experience to the position.
Job Summary: The Manager, Accounting assists in the oversight of all financial functions of the Airport Authority and is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger and maintaining compliance with reporting standards. Oversees day-to-day accounting operations, as well as month-end and year-end close procedures.
Essential Job Duties:
- Manages, reviews and audits the entire general ledger accounting process.
- Monitors general ledger activities for proper allocations of revenues, expenses and cash. Initiates corrections to the general ledger as required. Reviews/performs account reconciliations, adjustments and closing entries for the general ledger. Review and post daily general ledger journal entries.
- Prepares and/or reviews and verifies the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and related income statement accounts of accounting staff.
- Assists with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including footnotes, financial statement preparation, and other reporting as assigned.
- Assists controller with the implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
- Maintains all accounts, cost centers and area codes in the financial system chart of accounts for financial reporting purposes.
- Assist with variance analysis after month-end close.
- Collects, analyzes and reports data using a variety of internal and external financial reports as requested.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance, termination recommendations and resolving problems.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge base of all Airport ordinances, leases, concession agreements, financial policies and Board Resolutions. Works in conjunction with department managers to ascertain the correct application of agreement terms. Analyzes the effects of various contractual terms and obligations the Authority’s financial operations.
- Monitors leases throughout the year for compliance with GASB 87 - Leases.
- Monitors construction in progress and fixed asset balance sheet accounts throughout the year for potential additions and disposals.
- Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and Information Technology to maximize the Authority’s use of the integrated financial system and implement new modules and processes in the system. Recommends and works with user divisions to upgrade software to new releases.
- Works with the Compliance/CIP Manager and other Authority Departments on all financial related processes and projects to ensure proper financial controls/processes are maintained.
- Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
- Performs the priority duties of the Controller in his/her absence.
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
- Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Accounting and Auditing Principles: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles in the public sector.
- Financial Management: Knowledge of organizational and governmental policies and procedures related to financial management.
- Ethics: Knowledge of ethical standards and how to apply them within MNAA.
- Accounting Applications: Skill in using Windows-based accounting applications.
- Accounting: Skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles and accounting operations to organizational financial needs.
- Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
- Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
- Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
- Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
- Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
- Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.
- Innovation: Shows creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions for work-related problems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of accounting experience.
- 2-5 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
- 2-5 years of public accounting experience.
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification.
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler473
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions103
- JLL74
- SCA Health70
- United Surgical Partners59
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services321
- Education22
- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Investment & Asset Management7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating advisor jobs.
- Five or more years of operating experience in a senior leadership role such as COO or VP
- Demonstrated experience scaling revenue or improving unit economics at a portfolio company
- Deep functional expertise in at least one area such as sales, finance, or product
- Ability to work across multiple portfolio companies simultaneously with limited oversight
- Experience presenting recommendations to executive teams and board-level stakeholders
- Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
Tips for Your Operating Advisor Job Search
Quantify operational impact on your resume
Operating advisors are hired for measurable outcomes, so your resume needs to show EBITDA improvements, revenue growth percentages, and cost reductions you drove directly. Vague descriptions of 'supporting portfolio companies' won't move you past the first screen.
Tailor your pitch to the firm's stage
Early-stage venture firms want advisors who've scaled from zero to one, while private equity firms want operators who've run efficiency programs in mature businesses. Read the firm's portfolio before applying and frame your experience around the stage they invest in.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operating advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional leadership explicitly
Many operating advisor candidates bury their cross-functional work inside bullet points. Firms want to see that you've led finance, product, and go-to-market workstreams simultaneously, so call that out in a dedicated summary line or career highlight section.
Prepare a portfolio company case study
Strong operating advisor interviews expect you to walk through a real engagement in detail, covering the problem, your intervention, and the result over time. Build one two-to-three minute narrative you can adapt to different firm contexts before your first interview.
Negotiate engagement scope before accepting
Operating advisor roles vary widely in time commitment, from a few hours per month to near full-time embeds. Clarify the expected hours, number of portfolio companies, and deliverables upfront so you can evaluate the offer against your existing commitments.
Operating Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operating advisors?
American Traveler, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and JLL are hiring the most operating advisors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at growth-stage private equity and venture capital firms expanding their portfolio support capabilities.
How many operating advisor jobs are remote?
About 17% of operating advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the project-based nature of most engagements. Sub-areas like go-to-market strategy, financial planning, and digital transformation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while operational turnaround and on-site integration roles typically require regular in-person presence at portfolio companies.
How do you become a operating advisor?
Start by building deep operating experience in a senior functional or general management role, ideally at a company that has gone through a growth or restructuring phase. From there, develop relationships with investors by joining advisory boards, attending industry events, and sharing operational insights publicly. Most operating advisors land their first firm engagement through a direct referral from a founder, investor, or former colleague rather than a formal application process.
How do you get hired as an operating advisor with little experience?
Start by advising early-stage startups informally, where founders need operational guidance but can't yet afford full-time executives. Document every engagement with specific outcomes so you have a concrete body of work to reference. Micro-advisory roles, fractional COO positions, and EIR programs at smaller venture funds are the most accessible entry points when you're building your operating advisor credentials from scratch.
What does the operating advisor interview process look like?
Most operating advisor hiring processes begin with a conversation about your operating background and investment thesis alignment, followed by a deep-dive case study where you walk through a real engagement you led. Later rounds typically involve meetings with managing partners and portfolio company CEOs to assess fit and credibility. Some firms ask for a written diagnostic of a current portfolio company challenge as a final step before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to operating advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to operating advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred engagement model, and apply directly to each listing without being redirected away from the platform.
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