Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime

The Pasha Group•Wilmington, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pasha Group is seeking a Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis for one of its critical maritime divisions. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance, supporting operational decision-making, and leading strategic analysis across the West Coast Maritime division. The role involves close collaboration with operations leaders, corporate finance, procurement, and accounting teams to deliver accurate forecasting, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities for improved profitability and operational efficiency. This position is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where analytics, leadership, and business partnership converge, offering a platform to make a significant impact within a nationally recognized transportation and logistics organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience
Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Experience supporting billing, collections, accounting, and operational finance functions
Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple systems and reporting sources
Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Analytical, collaborative, and focused on driving operational and financial excellence.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
Ability to translate financial data into operational insights and business recommendations
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams and influence decisions
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Committed to modeling The Pasha Way: Excellence, Honesty & Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork

Responsibilities

Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and operational insights that influence strategic decision-making.
Manage and present accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial projections with detailed variance analysis.
Lead all planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the West Coast Maritime division.
Partner with operational leaders to analyze KPIs, monitor performance, and support process improvements.
Build pricing analytics, profitability models, and scenario analyses for new and existing clients.
Perform ROI analysis and sensitivity modeling to support investment and operational decisions.
Continuously improve reporting tools, analytics, and value-add financial platforms.
Ensure financial accuracy, operational alignment, and effective business support across the division.
Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate journal entries and accruals.
Provide leadership and escalation support for billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management activities.
Support cost control initiatives through RFP oversight, vendor evaluation, and cost-trend analysis.
Collect, track, and communicate operational and financial metrics to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and operational workflows.
Manage and support assigned union administrative employees in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Act as a trusted financial partner supporting operational and organizational success.
Partner with operations, procurement, accounting, and leadership teams to support business goals.
Translate operational challenges into actionable financial insights and recommendations.
Support leaders with data-driven analysis that improves profitability and operational performance.
Present financial trends, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to business leaders.
Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining strong financial discipline and operational alignment.