POSITION: Finance Director
EMPLOYER: Port Everglades, Broward County, FL
CLOSING DATE: This position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The first review of resumes will begin the week of January 23, 2012. Preliminary screening interviews will be done via conference call during late January to determine the best qualified individuals.
COMPENSATION: The annual salary range for the Port Everglades’ Director of Finance is $81,108 to $133,016. Placement within the range is negotiable and dependent upon qualifications (DOQ). Broward County also offers a comprehensive list of benefits including participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
TO APPLY: Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume, cover letter, salary history, and six (6) professional references to Ralph Andersen & Associates via email to apply@ralphandersen.com. Electronic submittals are preferred. Resumes may also be submitted via mail or fax as follows: Ralph Andersen & Associates, 5800 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 410, Rocklin, California 95765, Fax: (916) 630-4911. For more information, download the recruitment brochure.
DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate for the position of Director of Finance will have strong accounting and financial management experience. Experience working for a public agency is preferred, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to submit credentials for consideration. An added plus for top contenders will be an understanding of the dynamic challenges that a seaport faces including being a public agency landlord with international tenants and hosting a busy transportation center that deals with ships, trucks, rail transport, and passenger traffic. For a complete description of the ideal candidate profile, download the recruitment brochure.
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or related field; thorough experience in port financial management including considerable experience in GAAP financial reporting and audited financial statement preparation; considerable supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
