Senior Financial Analyst

Have you considered building your career at one of Southwest Washingtons premier employers

At the Port of Vancouver USA youll be part of the dynamic team that makes us a vital link in global trade. As an economic engine our work supports 20000 local jobs. As a convenient hub of marine rail and highway transportation weve been successfully moving cargo for more than a century. Our Terminal 1 redevelopment is helping transform Vancouvers waterfront.

Theres a reason the Port of Vancouver USA has been one of the most storied employers for 113 years and counting. Beyond offering a meaningful career and competitive salaries the port provides unmatched benefits and work-life balance. We offer generous vacation the potential for flexible work hours (including work from home) great health and dental care and a VEBA to help with health-related expenses and more. We value teamwork creativity and customer service and we center our organization on being a rewarding and inclusive place to work.

We seek a professional knowledgeable Senior Financial Analystfor aregular full-time position. The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic leadership for the Ports treasury investment and debt management functions. As Deputy Treasurer the role oversees daily cash operations long-term forecasting and financial modeling while supporting enterprise-wide initiatives and project financing. Essential responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership Collaboration & Communication

• Plans organizes and executes financial tasks and projects of the organization.
• Works independently with minimal supervision to provide financial recommendations and strategic analysis to leadership.
• Collaborates with department managers across the organization to interpret financial information and inform decision-making.
• Prepares and delivers reports presentations and dashboard indicators for staff leadership and the Board of Commissioners.
• Provides support and backup for various accounting and treasury functions as needed.
• Actively supports the Ports mission and vision and demonstrates values consistently.
• Works effectively as a team player with all Port employees.

Financial Planning Analysis & Reporting

• Develops and maintains comprehensive financial forecasts reports and cash flow models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Provides financial insight and analysis to evaluate business performance project viability and return on investment.
• Supports financial planning and modeling for new business opportunities contract negotiations and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates the financial effectiveness of programs and projects comparing outcomes to original objectives.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Develops and manages short- and long-term cash flow and capital plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Oversees cash budgeting forecasting and liquidity management to ensure optimal investment returns and sufficient cash availability.
• Evaluates and tracks daily cash positions recommending and executing transactions to maximize returns while maintaining liquidity.
• Assesses and manages financial risk exposure related to investment and debt activities.

Debt & Investment Management

• Coordinates with the Accounting Department transactions related to all cash investments and debt obligations of the Port.
• Assesses debt structure and coordinates capital financing to minimize cost of capital.
• Maintains debt accounting schedules reconciliations and payment processing; ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Provides prudent investment recommendations that optimize returns within policy and risk parameters.

Policy Compliance & External Relations

• Assists in the development and implementation of treasury policies procedures controls and standards to ensure compliance with Port practices accounting standards and state and federal regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with financial institutions investment advisors underwriters and bond counsel.
• Acts as Deputy Treasurer providing support and backup to the Treasurer appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
• Other duties as assigned.

(The principal duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change).

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or Finance is required or any combination of equivalent education and experience that demonstrates the ability to competently perform the job.

Experience: Seven (7) to ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in treasury and cash management (preferably for a municipality). Possess a high degree of comprehensive understanding of general accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of GAAP GASB Washington State BARS various account reconciliations and external reporting.

License/Certification:Valid unrestricted drivers license. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card) upon hire.

Analytical Skills: Able to gather relevant data from appropriate sources; identify all relevant factors or restrictions; apply logical reasoning to determine relationship of variables; develop results-oriented conclusions; test assumptions observe results and incorporate revisions or corrections.

Communication Skills: College level written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively up down and across the entire organization clearly and succinctly in a variety of styles to get messages across that have the desired effect. The ability to develop and deliver formal presentations in a variety of settings (i.e. one-on-one small or large groups).

Detail-Oriented -Able to manage detailed financial information. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are required.

Organizational Skills: Able to prioritize and organize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Must have the capacity to balance both short- and long-term issues effectively and handle many simultaneous and often conflicting and changing priorities.

Problem Solving Skills: Logically think through and solve problems involving several variables. Remain objective in gathering information and investigating issues.

Computer Skills: Advanced level skills with Windows-based software primarily MS Word Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL/BC software is highly desirable.

Required Attitudes:

Integrity: Firmly adheres to the mission and corporate values of the Port of handling organization proprietary and confidential information exhibits honesty discretion and sound judgment.

Flexibility: Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is able and willing to exhibit support despite personal reservation. Is available and willing to work required hours to ensure work is delivered on time.

Independence: Is able and willing to take actions and achieve desired results with minimal supervision.

Resiliency: Can rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness; keeps composure and adjusts quickly to changing priorities.

Initiative: Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in finding solutions to problems or presenting options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures; handles situations promptly.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to sit stand and bend for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Talk hear walk push/pull stoop kneel and reach on a frequent to regular basis.
• Repetitive hand motions on a frequent basis including fingering grasping and handling.
• Ability to read handwritten and typed documents on paper and on computer screens.
• Ability to continuously use standard office equipment including copier fax computer and telephone.
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and drive on an as-needed basis.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment and may occasionally occur at various outdoor locations where adverse weather conditions uneven ground exposure to moving machinery and moderate to loud noise are common.

Special Working Conditions:

The physical and mental requirements described above are representative of the physical and mental capabilities that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this a normal workday frequent and continuous refer to more than a 50% requirement regular refers up to 50% and seldom refers to approximately 10%. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The posting will remain open until November 16 2025.

The Port of Vancouver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements the Port of Vancouver complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Salary Range:$99166 - $139126 annually

*This role is required to be performed onsite at our office in Vancouver WA. Candidates must be able to commute and work in-person.