Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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This position is considered critical and essential at-will and is appointed by the Executive Director.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the Ports top financial executive and a key advisor to the Executive Director Leadership Team and Port Commission. This at-will position shapes financial policy protects public assets and ensures long-term economic sustainability. As Treasurer the CFO oversees treasury operations and manages a debt portfolio exceeding $3 billion.
The CFO leads financial strategy including budgeting capital financing risk management and investments. As part of the Executive Team they drive innovation ensure compliance with evolving regulations and promote transparency in financial reporting.
- Oversee all financial functions including planning budgeting treasury and accounting.
- Lead the development and execution of the Ports annual and long-term financial strategies.
- Manage multi-year capital funding plans and investment portfolios.
- Serve as executive sponsor for cross-departmental and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Provide strategic leadership for enterprise risk management and insurance programs.
- Engage with external auditors rating agencies investors and elected officials.
- Advocate for the integration of digital finance tools and technologies.
- Promote financial policies that uphold equity inclusion and ethical stewardship.
- Collaborate with counterparts at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.
You must apply with ADK Executive Search directly to express interest in this position click the link below to apply.
ADK Executive Search: 2025 Port of Seattle Chief Financial Officer in Seattle Washington Careers at Port of Seattle
Deadline for applications: July 11th 2025
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Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership the diversity of our communities instill principles of equity into its culture and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Ports mission. In addition to the summary below benefit details for non-represented positions can be foundon the Port of Seattles website. If the position is represented by a union please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
- 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.
- You have ten (10) years of financial management and operations experience in leading an organizations financial and accounting function; directing financial strategies including responsibility for the strategic planning budgeting forecasting risk and compliance and oversight of the organizations financial activities.
- You have five (5) years of senior leadership experience as a Chief Financial Officer senior leader or performing similar functions including working with and collaborating with other executives to strategically align financial goals and overall business objectives.
- Preferable you have a bachelors or masters degree in business economics or public administration.
- Work Schedule Your normal work schedule will be Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
- Work Environment You will primarily work in an office environment.
- 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
