Some of what you'll be doing:

As an Assistant Director, Revenues Administration, you will be a member of the Accounting and Financial Reporting (AFR) department senior leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing business strategies and operational goals/objectives related to the Port of Seattle’s centralized revenues administration operations and related enterprise-wide accounting system and sub-systems.

• You will provide leadership to staff in the Port’s centralized revenues administration department, including Billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Credit & Collection.

• You will provide continuous performance management, employee feedback, address performance issues, and conduct performance evaluations.

• You will provide guidance and strategic direction to ensure revenue recognition and cash receipts are administered accurately and timely in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), laws and regulations, Port’s policies, and executed lease terms.

• You will procure, manage, and resolve performance issues involving contracts with external parties providing revenue administration services.

• You will guide direct reports in managerial positions, ensuring they provide hands-on leadership to professional staff, including review and approval of complex monthly journal entries and reconciliations for revenues administration and ensure related financial activity is accounted for in compliance with GAAP.

• You will also offer guidance to indirect reports, drive ongoing operational improvements, align with Port strategies, and manage department budget planning.

• You will respond to pertinent findings and auditor recommendations, and work with both internal and external legal counsel to resolve audit issues. You will present information to and address audit matters with the Audit Committee as required.

• You will monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards, laws, regulations, banking/merchant services industry regulations and guidance related to revenue administration and evaluate impact to the Port.

• You will facilitate collaboration with various Port teams to proactively identify opportunities to improve financial systems, business processes, and application of technology solutions.

• You will align and oversee functional staff to support enterprise accounting system expansions, upgrades, maintenance, and testing involving the core Financials system module, online invoice/presentment portal, ancillary revenue subsystems and various banking/merchant services related payment gateways.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have six (6) years of accounting/financial management experience including responsibility for accounting operations and systems related to accounts receivables, billing, revenue recognition, credit and collections, and/or financial reporting, to include three (3) years of supervising staff and managing a function related to accounting operation and system and/or financial reporting. You possess an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Expert – You have extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), internal controls, and emerging technologies. You are experienced in implementing and upgrading financial systems from a leadership perspective. You are skilled in staff leadership, performance management, and providing direction and feedback.

• Strong Leader – You possess highly effective leadership skills necessary to direct a large and diverse group of high performing employees. You can apply systems thinking and link departmental goals and initiatives with enterprise strategies and objectives.

• Efficient Communicator – You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to garner trust and build strong, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You also have excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-technical audiences in a variety of public and private settings.

• Analytical Problem-solver – You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. You exercise professional judgement and decision making and can tolerate ambiguity, resolve conflicts and manage multiple projects, often with competing priorities under tight deadlines.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.

• 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.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• 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.

Why the Port of Seattle:

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 develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: AFR Revenue Services

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Feb 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 167,608.00

Midpoint Salary: 226,763.00

Req ID: 003114

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.