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DESCRIPTION
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(This is an atwill position)
Salary Range:$
THE ROLE
The Director of Finance serves as the financial and risk management advisor for the Port of Long Beach managing a team of 36 and an annual division operating budget of $13 million. The Director is responsible for accounting financial planning and analysis capital projects debt issuance and administration grant administration internal control and all aspects of risk management including insurance claims litigation management and loss control programs.
CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach please join our virtual information session onTuesday April:00 PM PST via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the position speak directly with hiring leaders ask questions and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only callPhone Conference ID:#.Please note a PowerPoint presentation will be shared during the meeting and will not be visible to those who callin only.
THE TEAMThe Port of Long Beachs Finance team is a dynamic group dedicated to ensuring the financial health and sustainability for one of the busiest ports in the nation. Committed to transparency and efficiency this team manages a diverse portfolio that includes accounting budgeting financial planning and analysis grants management insurance and risk management. With a focus on innovative financial solutions. They support the mission by optimizing resources driving investment opportunities and enhancing overall operational effectiveness. Collaborating closely with other divisions the Finance team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Port that contributes to economic growth in the region.
ABOUT US
The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and topnotch customer service moving cargo with reliability speed and efficiency. With its deepwater rail access and ongoing investment in stateoftheart facilities the Port continues to be the preferred gateway for AsiaPacific trade and an exemplary model for its environmental innovations and initiatives. The Port operates entirely on revenue generated from its operations and grants and is not funded by taxes or the Citys General Fund. As the premier U.S. gateway for transPacific trade the Port handles trade valued at more than $300 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the United States including 575000 in Southern California. In 2025 the Port is celebrating 20 Years of Leading Green marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. In 2024 industry leaders named Long Beach The Best West Coast Seaport in North America for the sixth consecutive year. During the next 10 years the Port is planning $2.3 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
What we are looking for- A Bachelors Degree in business accounting finance risk management or another related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a yearforyear basis.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) professional designation is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of increasingly responsible public or private sector experience in the finance and accounting sector.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
Desirables
- MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Maritime industry or related experience desirable but not required.
- Experience in risk management setting which included insurance procurement claims management and analysis is desirable.
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Associate in Claims (AIC) and/or Charter Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) professional designations desirable.
- Conversant in US GAAP rules and internal controls.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems management.
- National accounting firm audit experience is helpful but not required.
- Bond issuance and debt capital raising experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience overseeing the development of dashboard and key metrics to track the business and inform strategy is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading large accounting and finance teams in an organization with substantial revenues. To thrive you will need to be flexible strategic innovative and forward thinking with excellent client/customer relation skills and exceptional public speaking/presentation skills. It is essential you have demonstrated leadership that includes maturity vision and ability to articulate an organizations vision mission and goals to others. This role requires the ability to acclimate quickly in a fastpaced environment of innovation and collaboration and the willingness to employ creative solutions in structuring business.
If you require an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process please contactor email .
The Port of Long Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting PROCEDURE
How do we start the conversation
The final filing date for this recruitment isTuesday April 22 2025 at 4:30 PM PST.The Port reserves the right to extend the closing without notice in order to accept additional applications. To be considered for this extraordinary opportunity you must submit a cover letter and a resume (as PDF attachments) reflecting the scope of current/most recent organizations and responsibilities. Incomplete submissions or those that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. Documents will be evaluated to determine the most qualified applicants. Submissions will only be accepted online at.
Individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second round panel interviews are scheduled to take place onMonday May 14 2025(virtual)*andWednesday May 21 2025(inperson).Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter.
THE BENEFITS
The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $.Starting salary is determined by a combination of qualifications professional experience and internal equity considerations. An attractive package of executive level benefits is also included with the opportunity of working in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Ports generous benefits package includes:
- Auto Allowance $550 per month.
- Executive Leave 40 hours per year.
- Retirement For new employees the CalPERS retirement formula is 2.0 at 62 coordinated with Social Security. Currently member contribution is 8.00 for CalPERS and 6.2 for social security paid by the employee. For employees with prior CalPERS status Central Payroll will review and determine the formula. For prior employees with a break in service greater than six 6 months this could be 2.0 at 62 coordinated with Social Security.
- Vacation Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Vacation accrual increases at specific milestones of years of service.
- Sick Leave Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
- Holidays 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four 4 personal holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave After six 6 months of City employment the City pays up to 30 consecutive days 160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with child upon birth adoption or foster placement of a child up to the age of 17.
- Bereavement Leave 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member.
- Vacation Accrual for Prior Service Vacation accrual rate may be adjusted to provide credit for previous fulltime employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a fulltime permanent employee. Public Service credit does not apply to any other benefits.
- Pay for Performance Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals demonstration of required competencies and available budget funds.
- Deferred Compensation City match of base salary for all qualified members.
- Group Health Insurance Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
- Life Insurance Citypaid life insurance policy of $20000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500000.
- Disability Insurance Citypaid short and longterm disability insurance.
- Education Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement available for employees to obtain additional education or training.
- Annual Physical Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at City expense through the City provided program.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach a governmental agency the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- 529 College Savings Plan The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids kids or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university or twoyear technical or vocational institution.
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Director
Employment Type
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