Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Have you considered building your career at one of Southwest Washington’s premier employers?

At the Port of Vancouver, USA, you’ll be part of the dynamic team that makes us a vital link in global trade. As an economic engine, our work supports 20,000 local jobs. As a convenient hub of marine, rail, and highway transportation, we’ve been successfully moving cargo for more than a century. Our Terminal 1 redevelopment is helping transform Vancouver’s waterfront.

There’s a reason the Port of Vancouver, USA has been one of the most storied employers for 113 years and counting. Beyond offering a meaningful career and competitive salaries, the port provides unmatched benefits and work-life balance. We offer generous vacation, the potential for flexible work hours (including work from home), great health and dental care and a VEBA to help with health-related expenses, and more.

We value teamwork, creativity, and customer service – and we center our organization on being a rewarding and inclusive place to work.

We seek a professional, knowledgeable,
Senior Financial Analyst for a regular, full-time position. The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic leadership for the Port's treasury, investment, and debt management functions. As Deputy Treasurer, the role oversees daily cash operations, long-term forecasting, and financial modeling, while supporting enterprise‑wide initiatives and project financing. Essential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes, and executes financial tasks and projects of the organization.
• Works independently with minimal supervision to provide financial recommendations and strategic analysis to leadership.
• Collaborates with department managers across the organization to interpret financial information and inform decision‑making.
• Prepares and delivers reports, presentations, and dashboard indicators for staff, leadership, and the Board of Commissioners.
• Provides support and backup for various accounting and treasury functions as needed.
• Actively supports the Port’s mission and vision and demonstrates values consistently.
• Works effectively as a team player with all Port employees.

• Develops and maintains comprehensive financial forecasts, reports, and cash flow models to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Provides financial insight and analysis to evaluate business performance, project viability, and return on investment.
• Supports financial planning and modeling for new business opportunities, contract negotiations, and long‑term strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates the financial effectiveness of programs and projects, comparing outcomes to original objectives.

• Develops and manages short‑ and long‑term cash flow and capital plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Oversees cash budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management to ensure optimal investment returns and sufficient cash availability.
• Evaluates and tracks daily cash positions, recommending and executing transactions to maximize returns while maintaining liquidity.
• Assesses and manages financial risk exposure related to investment and debt activities.

• Coordinates with the Accounting Department transactions related to all cash, investments, and debt obligations of the Port.
• Assesses debt structure and coordinates capital financing to minimize cost of capital.
• Maintains debt accounting, schedules, reconciliations, and payment processing; ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Provides prudent investment recommendations that optimize returns within policy and risk parameters.

• Assists in the development and implementation of treasury policies, procedures, controls, and standards to ensure compliance with Port practices, accounting standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with financial institutions, investment advisors, underwriters, and bond counsel.
• Acts as Deputy Treasurer,…