Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.
As the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Port's enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, tax levy and debt management functions to ensure long-term financial sustainability and responsible stewardship of public resources. You will partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop financial strategies, policies, and practices that support operational and capital needs. Additionally, you will represent the Port's financial position to key external stakeholders to maintain access to capital and strong financial metrics.
- You will provide strategic leadership for the Finance and Budget functions, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture aligned with the Port's values and leadership expectations. You will oversee performance management, talent development, and workforce planning across the department.
- You will coordinate with senior leaders within Accounting & Financial Reporting (AFR), Maritime Finance & Budget, Aviation Finance & Budget, and Risk Management to ensure cohesive financial strategy, aligned priorities, and integrated planning.
- You will direct enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital capacity analysis, and long-range financial strategy to support sustainable growth and organizational health.
- You will lead development and management of the department's strategic plan and budget, ensuring alignment with goals.
- You will also drive enhancements to financial programs, practices, and systems, informed by financial data, industry best practices, and stakeholder input.
- You will manage the Port's debt portfolio and capital financing strategies, including investor and rating agency engagement.
- You will provide strategic direction for bond issuance, market interactions, and financial agreements, and you will represent the CFO in key external engagements. You will also evaluate financial risks, maintain an enterprise financial outlook, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- You will steward the Port's tax levy resources through long-range planning, policy development, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, and regular reporting to the Commission.
- You will facilitate transparent communication and integrated financial reporting across the enterprise, including overseeing centralized financial data efforts, supporting automation, and coordinating with Aviation and Maritime Finance & Budget leadership to ensure consistent methodologies and high-quality financial analysis.
- You will ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, covenants, and internal policies, and lead development of financial policies that promote sound financial management and risk mitigation.
Who you are:
- Experienced - You have eight (8) years of financial management experience including responsibility for strategic planning, financial reporting, budgeting, or forecasting and four (4) years of experience supervising staff and managing accounting, finance or budget functions.
- Desired - We hope you have Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.
- Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- Leader - You demonstrate leadership ability with strong strategic thinking and can manage multiple stakeholder relationships. You can ensure alignment with long-term organizational growth strategies.
- Exceptional Communicator - You possess executive-level communication skills including delivering public presentations and translating complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
- Financial Expertise - You have strong knowledge of corporate finance, business management, and financial principles. You also possess comprehensive expertise in the planning, sale, and management of bond offerings, along with solid understanding of treasury operations, investment management, economics, financial markets, and a wide range of debt instruments.
- Collaborator - You actively collaborate across the organization to align priorities, share information, and drive cohesive decision making. You promote a culture of partnership, encouraging open communication, shared accountability, and a unified approach to achieving organizational goals.
What else you need to know:
- Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
- Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management's discretion, with a minimum of two days in-office.
- Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
