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Chief Commercial Officer
Port of Tacoma


Location: Tacoma, WA

Posted Date: July 19, 2010

Compensation: Salary Range: $140-165K (includes excellent benefits package and car allowance).

Summary:
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Commercial Officer will be responsible for providing executive level leadership and strategic direction to the Commercial Group (comprised of the Port’s lines of businesses and the business development function) and Operations Group (comprised of Security, Maintenance and Terminal Operations).  Responsible for executing strategy, programs and systems that ensure cross departmental collaboration necessary to ensure financial strength, business growth and operating efficiency that are consistent with the mission, vision and goals of the Port. As a member of the Executive team, this position will play an integral role in the Port’s strategic planning process and assist the CEO in carrying out the organization’s priorities and business objectives. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience:
At least seven (7) years of executive level leadership and management experience in a commercial capacity with an ocean shipping company and/ or port authority is required.  Candidates must have experience managing multiple departments and experience working with labor unions.  Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are a must as well as strong business development and operational acumen and experience.

Applications: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and list of four professional references to: Susan Shey Dvonch at Shey-Harding Associates.  Email:  sue@shey-harding.com. Web: www.shey-harding.com. Tel: (562) 799-8854.  Please do not apply directly to The Port of Tacoma.
The initial closing date for this search is August 16, 2010.  The Port of Tacoma and Shey-Harding Associates reserve the right to extend without notice the closing date in order to accept additional qualified applicants. 

 

ACCOUNTANT II
PORT OF TACOMA

Compensation:  Starting salary range is: $3,898-$4,872/mo DOQ.  This position is eligible for full benefits.

DUTIES:  The Accountant II will be responsible for performing moderately complex accounting activities relating to the preparation of accounting entries in the general ledger, construction-in-process ledger (work order ledger) and fixed asset ledger.  This position is also responsible for state and federal grant accounting and for preparing ad-hoc financial reports.  In addition, the incumbent will also coordinate the month end closing process, prepare and review monthly financial statements and provide analytical analysis as well as recommend improvements in accounting policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: The minimum education requirement is a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.  Previous job experience required should include a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in private or public industry general/cost accounting.  Experience with construction contracts and projects and fixed asset capitalization is highly desirable.  Familiarity with computerized accounting systems as well as in-depth experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office products is required.
Application: Visit https://jobapp.portoftacoma.com or to apply online or call (253) 597-7567.

Posting: Open Until Filled.  The Port of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.