Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing 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. You will provide strategic leadership for the Finance and Budget functions, fostering a high‑performing, inclusive culture aligned with the Port’s values and leadership expectations. You will oversee performance management, talent development, and workforce planning across the department. You will 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. You will direct enterprise‑wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital capacity analysis, and long‑range financial strategy to support sustainable growth and organizational health. You will lead development and management of the department’s strategic plan and budget, ensuring alignment with goals. You will also drive enhancements to financial programs, practices, and systems, informed by financial data, industry best practices, and stakeholder input. You will manage the Port’s debt portfolio and capital financing strategies, including investor and rating agency engagement. You will provide strategic direction for bond issuance, market interactions, and financial agreements, and you will represent the CFO in key external engagements. You will also evaluate financial risks, maintain an enterprise financial outlook, and recommend mitigation strategies. You will steward the Port’s tax levy resources through long‑range planning, policy development, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, and regular reporting to the Commission. You will 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. You will 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

Eight (8) years of financial management experience including responsibility for strategic planning, financial reporting, budgeting, or forecasting.
Four (4) years of experience supervising staff and managing accounting, finance or budget functions.
Demonstrate leadership ability with strong strategic thinking.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
Ability to ensure alignment with long-term organizational growth strategies.
Executive-level communication skills including delivering public presentations and translating complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
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.
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.
Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing the Port’s enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, tax levy and debt management functions.
Developing financial strategies, policies, and practices.
Representing the Port’s financial position to key external stakeholders.
Providing strategic leadership for the Finance and Budget functions.
Overseeing performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
Coordinating with senior leaders within Accounting & Financial Reporting (AFR), Maritime Finance & Budget, Aviation Finance & Budget, and Risk Management.
Directing enterprise‑wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital capacity analysis, and long‑range financial strategy.
Leading development and management of the department’s strategic plan and budget.
Driving enhancements to financial programs, practices, and systems.
Managing the Port’s debt portfolio and capital financing strategies.
Providing strategic direction for bond issuance, market interactions, and financial agreements.
Evaluating financial risks, maintaining an enterprise financial outlook, and recommending 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.
Facilitating transparent communication and integrated financial reporting across the enterprise.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, covenants, and internal policies.
Leading development of financial policies that promote sound financial management and risk mitigation.