Deputy Chief Financial Officer

About the role

You will lead and oversee 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Finance and Budget functions, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture aligned with the Port’s values and leadership expectations.
• Oversee performance management, talent development, and workforce planning across the department.
• 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.
• Direct enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital capacity analysis, and long-range financial strategy to support sustainable growth and organizational health.
• Lead development and management of the department’s strategic plan and budget, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Drive enhancements to financial programs, practices, and systems, informed by financial data, industry best practices, and stakeholder input.
• Manage the Port’s debt portfolio and capital financing strategies, including investor and rating agency engagement.
• Represent the CFO in key external engagements.
• Evaluate financial risks, maintain an enterprise financial outlook, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Steward the Port’s tax levy resources through long-range planning, policy development, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, and regular reporting to the Commission.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experienced – 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 – Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.

Qualifications

• Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Leader – Demonstrate leadership ability with strong strategic thinking and can manage multiple stakeholder relationships. Ensure alignment with long-term organizational growth strategies.
• Exceptional Communicator – Possess executive-level communication skills including delivering public presentations and translating complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Financial Expertise – Strong knowledge of corporate finance, business management, and financial principles. Comprehensive expertise in the planning, sale, and management of bond offerings, solid understanding of treasury operations, investment management, economics, financial markets, and a wide range of debt instruments.
• Collaborator – Actively collaborate across the organization to align priorities, share information, and drive cohesive decision-making. Promote a culture of partnership, encouraging open communication, shared accountability, and a unified approach to achieving organizational goals.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $230,848.00
Maximum Salary: $312,324.00

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.