Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime

The Pasha Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

The Pasha Group is seeking a Finance Manager for the West Coast Maritime division to lead financial strategy, planning, and performance. You will drive forecasting, budgeting, and reporting while partnering with operations to improve profitability and efficiency.

You’ll supervise teams, develop advanced financial models, and partner across finance, procurement, and accounting to support strategic decisions. A fast-paced environment expects strong leadership and data-driven collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting billing, collections, accounting, and operational finance functions.
• Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple systems and reporting sources.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Forecasting: manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly projections with variance analysis.
• Drive Budgeting & Planning for the West Coast Maritime division.
• Deliver Business Insights: analyze KPIs with operations teams and drive improvements.
• Develop Financial Models: pricing analytics, profitability models, scenario analyses.
• Support Strategic Decisions: ROI analysis and sensitivity modeling.
• Enhance Reporting Capabilities: improve tools and value-added financial platforms.
• Oversee Financial Operations: billing, collections, AP, payroll, and cash management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership experience

Billing & AR

Data extraction & analytics

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime – Drive Financial Strategy, Operational Performance & Business Growth at The Pasha Group

Are you a finance leader who thrives on turning operational data into strategic business decisions? Join The Pasha Group as Finance Manager, West Coast Maritime, where you will lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational analysis that support one of the organization’s critical maritime divisions.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, supporting operational decision-making, and leading strategic analysis across the West Coast Maritime division. You will collaborate closely with operations leaders, corporate finance, procurement, and accounting teams to deliver accurate forecasting, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities that improve profitability and operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where analytics, leadership, and business partnership come together, this opportunity offers the platform to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized transportation and logistics organization.

Lead Financial Strategy, Planning & Business Performance

Take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, and operational insights that influence strategic decision-making.

• Lead Financial Forecasting: Manage and present accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial projections with detailed variance analysis
• Drive Budgeting & Planning: Lead all planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities for the West Coast Maritime division
• Deliver Business Insights: Partner with operational leaders to analyze KPIs, monitor performance, and support process improvements
• Develop Financial Models: Build pricing analytics, profitability models, and scenario analyses for new and existing clients
• Support Strategic Decisions: Perform ROI analysis and sensitivity modeling to support investment and operational decisions
• Enhance Reporting Capabilities: Continuously improve reporting tools, analytics, and value-add financial platforms

Drive Operational Finance, Controls & Process Excellence

Ensure financial accuracy, operational alignment, and effective business support across the division.

• Support Month-End Close: Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate journal entries and accruals
• Oversee Financial Operations: Provide leadership and escalation support for billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management activities
• Partner with Procurement: Support cost control initiatives through RFP oversight, vendor evaluation, and cost-trend analysis
• Maintain Financial Integrity: Collect, track, and communicate operational and financial metrics to ensure accurate reporting and analysis
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and operational workflows
• Lead Administrative Teams: Manage and support assigned union administrative employees in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Build Strong Business Partnerships & Operational Collaboration

Act as a trusted financial partner supporting operational and organizational success.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with operations, procurement, accounting, and leadership teams to support business goals
• Apply Financial Perspective: Translate operational challenges into actionable financial insights and recommendations
• Influence Business Outcomes: Support leaders with data-driven analysis that improves profitability and operational performance
• Communicate Financial Performance: Present financial trends, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to business leaders
• Support Organizational Growth: Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining strong financial discipline and operational alignment

What You Bring

You combine financial expertise with operational insight and strong business partnership skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience supporting billing, collections, accounting, and operational finance functions
• Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple systems and reporting sources
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Your Strengths

You are analytical, collaborative, and focused on driving operational and financial excellence.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights and business recommendations
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams and influence decisions
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Committed to modeling The Pasha Way: Excellence, Honesty & Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork

Why You’ll Love Working at The Pasha Group

This role sits at the center of financial strategy and operational performance for one of the nation’s leading transportation and logistics organizations. At The Pasha Group, you’ll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, partner with operational leaders across the maritime division, and drive meaningful financial impact across the organization. You’ll be part of a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork while empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions that support long-term business success.

Work Environment

Corporate office environment with occasional travel to U.S. locations, including Hawaii.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your financial expertise, analytical mindset, and leadership skills to The Pasha Group and help drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and long-term operational success.

Screening Requirements

Background Checks

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Zone 2: $125,000 - $145,000

This job is also eligible for participation in an Incentive Plan with a target payout based on eligible compensation and corporate/individual performance goal attainment.

Annual Incentive Opportunity: 10% of eligible compensation

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