Chief Financial Officer

Wilmington, North Carolina, Summary : Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFO is responsible for directing North Carolina State Ports Authority finance, accounting, and administrative functions. Primary responsibilities include the following:

Oversee all financial functions including planning, reporting, analysis, accounting, budget, credit, insurance, and treasury. Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the Authority. Ensure that the underlying financial plan is fully integrated and supporting the Authority’s strategic goals and plans. Work closely with the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee to establish and maintain all financial control policies. Responsible for design and coordination of financial and statistical reporting and analysis. Capital asset planning and execution, procurement, and real property administration.

Location : Wilmington, NC Educational Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is required. CPA or MBA is strongly preferred. Experience Requirements : Fifteen years in financial leadership, preferably with direct experience in the maritime industry, ideally with a private sector ocean shipping or terminal operating company. Some public sector experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be a politically savvy negotiator and a strategic, visionary finance and accounting professional with direct experience working with a Board of Directors. They will possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the highest level of professional and ethical standards. Compensation & Benefits : Competitive base salary plus excellent benefits. To Apply : Please submit resume and cover letter to Shey-Harding Executive Search, www.shey-harding.com ; jeff@shey-harding.com . The initial close date for the search is Friday, October 16, 2026 , at 5pm Eastern time. The Port reserves the right to accept additional submissions after the closing date. Other :

Complete job description available upon request. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card). Eligibility to work in the U.S. without restrictions is required.