Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime

Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime - Drive Financial Strategy, Operational Performance & Business Growth at The Pasha Group

Are you a finance leader who thrives on turning operational data into strategic business decisions? Join The Pasha Group as Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime, where you will lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis that support one of the organization's critical maritime divisions.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, supporting operational decision-making, and leading strategic analysis across the West Coast Maritime division. You will collaborate closely with operations leaders, corporate finance, procurement, and accounting teams to deliver accurate forecasting, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities that improve profitability and operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where analytics, leadership, and business partnership come together, this opportunity offers the platform to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized transportation and logistics organization.

Lead Financial Strategy, Planning & Business Performance

Take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, and operational insights that influence strategic decision-making.

• Lead Financial Forecasting: Manage and present accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial projections with detailed variance analysis
• Drive Budgeting & Planning: Lead all planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the West Coast Maritime division
• Deliver Business Insights: Partner with operational leaders to analyze KPIs, monitor performance, and support process improvements
• Develop Financial Models: Build pricing analytics, profitability models, and scenario analyses for new and existing clients
• Support Strategic Decisions: Perform ROI analysis and sensitivity modeling to support investment and operational decisions
• Enhance Reporting Capabilities: Continuously improve reporting tools, analytics, and value-add financial platforms

Drive Operational Finance, Controls & Process Excellence

Ensure financial accuracy, operational alignment, and effective business support across the division.

• Support Month-End Close: Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate journal entries and accruals
• Oversee Financial Operations: Provide leadership and escalation support for billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management activities
• Partner with Procurement: Support cost control initiatives through RFP oversight, vendor evaluation, and cost-trend analysis
• Maintain Financial Integrity: Collect, track, and communicate operational and financial metrics to ensure accurate reporting and analysis
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and operational workflows
• Lead Administrative Teams: Manage and support assigned union administrative employees in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Build Strong Business Partnerships & Operational Collaboration

Act as a trusted financial partner supporting operational and organizational success.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with operations, procurement, accounting, and leadership teams to support business goals
• Apply Financial Perspective: Translate operational challenges into actionable financial insights and recommendations
• Influence Business Outcomes: Support leaders with data-driven analysis that improves profitability and operational performance
• Communicate Financial Performance: Present financial trends, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to business leaders
• Support Organizational Growth: Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining strong financial discipline and operational alignment

What You Bring

You combine financial expertise with operational insight and strong business partnership skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience supporting billing, collections, accounting, and operational finance functions
• Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple systems and reporting sources
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Your Strengths

You are analytical, collaborative, and focused on driving operational and financial excellence.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights and business recommendations
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams and influence decisions
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Committed to modeling The Pasha Way: Excellence, Honesty & Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork

Why You'll Love Working at The Pasha Group

This role sits at the center of financial strategy and operational performance for one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics organizations. At The Pasha Group, you'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, partner with operational leaders across the maritime division, and drive meaningful financial impact across the organization. You'll be part of a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork while empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions that support long-term business success.

Work Environment

Corporate office environment with occasional travel to U.S. locations, including Hawaii.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your financial expertise, analytical mindset, and leadership skills to The Pasha Group and help drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and long-term operational success.

Screening Requirements
Background Checks

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: Wilmington, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 2: $125,000 - $145,000

This job is also eligible for participation in an Incentive Plan with a target payout based on eligible compensation and corporate/individual performance goal attainment.
Annual Incentive Opportunity: 10% of eligible compensation