CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Duluth Seaway Port Authority is seeking a seasoned professional to join its management team to lead the Port Authority’s financial operations.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for advancing the financial condition of the Port Authority through leadership of the Authority’s financial operations, including providing financial information, advice and recommendations on past, current and potential activities of the Authority, advising the Executive Director, Board of Commissioners and key staff on matters affecting the Authority’s financial operations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field and at least 10 years of executive-level

finance or accounting experience. CPA preferred.

* Financial control including financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash control and investments, account analysis, and internal control.

* Developing, implementing and managing a financial plan that supports the Authority’s goals and objectives and provides for its financial security.

* Budgeting, forecasting and project analysis for the Authority’s operations, projects and programs including information technology system development, evaluation, maintenance and control.

* Financial government reporting; assist with evaluating, negotiating and administering Authority contracts, leases, business proposals and financing agreements with existing tenants, new business prospects, and

lending institutions; external audits, employee and business insurance coverages and bonds, pension administration, employee benefit administration and tax levies.

* Directly supervise and oversee the accounting staff.

* Health: $80/month family or $40/month single

* Dental: 80% coverage up to $3,750 per year

* Life Insurance: Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $350,000

* Short Term Disability

* Long Term Disability

* Public Employees Retirement Association 457 Plan: Match Plan

* Other: Cafeteria Plan, Health Care Savings Plan (upon qualified retirement) and Sick Days

See full job description at:

https://duluthport.com/public_notice/current-job-openings/

Click on "apply now" to email your resume & cover letter by July 11th 

Equal Opportunity Employer