Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity . 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.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
Leader – You demonstrate leadership ability with strong strategic thinking and can manage multiple stakeholder relationships. You can ensure alignment with long-term organizational growth strategies.
Exceptional Communicator – You possess executive-level communication skills including delivering public presentations and translating complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
Financial Expertise – You have strong knowledge of corporate finance, business management, and financial principles. You also possess comprehensive expertise in the planning, sale, and management of bond offerings, along with solid understanding of treasury operations, investment management, economics, financial markets, and a wide range of debt instruments.
Collaborator – You actively collaborate across the organization to align priorities, share information, and drive cohesive decision making. You promote a culture of partnership, encouraging open communication, shared accountability, and a unified approach to achieving organizational goals.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Port’s enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, tax levy and debt management functions.
Partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop financial strategies, policies, and practices.
Represent the Port’s financial position to key external stakeholders.
Provide strategic leadership for the Finance and Budget functions.
Oversee performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
Coordinate with senior leaders within Accounting & Financial Reporting (AFR), Maritime Finance & Budget, Aviation Finance & Budget, and Risk Management.
Direct enterprise‑wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital capacity analysis, and long‑range financial strategy.
Lead development and management of the department’s strategic plan and budget.
Drive enhancements to financial programs, practices, and systems.
Manage the Port’s debt portfolio and capital financing strategies, including investor and rating agency engagement.
Provide strategic direction for bond issuance, market interactions, and financial agreements.
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.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, covenants, and internal policies.
Lead development of financial policies that promote sound financial management and risk mitigation.

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.