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Position Summary Plans and manages all budget and forecasting activities for the 18 financial locations that fall under the Multi‐Purpose Facilities. Monitor and analyze throughput of tonnage at freight handling assignments and leases. Supervises Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Transportation Clerks and assists the Director of Multi‐Purpose Facilities in developing capital and expense projects. Supports the Director in advancing the long‐term and strategic master planning to ensure future success of the Multi‐Purpose Facilities. Key Responsibilities Lead annual and 5‐year budget development, in‐year reforecasting, and long‐range financial planning for the Multi‐Purpose Facilities; analyze and report variances in revenue and expense on a monthly and quarterly basis; provide information on developing trends. Manage and oversee activities of Vessel Scheduling and Turning Basin Transportation Clerks, providing clear direction, coaching, development, and performance management. Analyze budget‐to‐actual variances and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies. Develop and manage efficient tools and methods for maintaining budget documents and sharing information with the Finance team. Ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity of operational and financial reporting. Use historical data and forecasting to determine future space requirements for each freight handler and present to the MPF Director for approval. Ensure expense projects for Multi‐Purpose Facilities are properly budgeted; monitor progress and adjust the budgets accordingly to ensure they are appropriately funded through collaboration with Infrastructure and Finance. Evaluate and implement new technologies and processes to improve facility/tenant performance. Initiate RCAs and procurements for the MPF Dept as needed. Work effectively across all departments to ensure bid packages advance the goals of Port Houston and Multi‐Purpose Facilities. Manage the rates, rules and requirements as set out in Tariff 8, and recommend proactive changes based on facility requirements and market conditions. Analyze rates and competitiveness in the market to provide annual rate increase recommendations. Conduct analysis of proposed business opportunities for the Multi‐Purpose Facilities, including revenue forecasting and abatement scheduling, and deliver data‐driven recommendations to executive leadership. Provide functional leadership and technical direction toward the development of reporting capabilities. Promote the organization's safety culture and participate in monthly safety audits. Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you). Perform other duties as needed. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Maritime Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, or a related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required. 5+ years related terminal logistics or management experience required. Previous supervisory experience required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors Knowledge of marine terminals and terminal operations. Knowledge of the Stevedore requirements to handle various commodities. Knowledge of Wharf Characteristics of the General Cargo Facilities. Knowledge of Vessel Operations. Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures. Excellent math, problem‐solving, and analytical skills. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work toward meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously. Ability to prioritize needs and provide feedback. Conflict resolution skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Budgeting and forecasting skills. Decision‐making skills. Ability to research trends and patterns. Ability to use spreadsheets and analyze databases. Ability to achieve results. Key Competencies Analytical Problem Solving. Building Strategic Working Relationships. Effective Communication. Ethics and Values. Facilitating Change. Continuous Learning. Information Monitoring. Safety. Requirements A current, valid Texas driver's license is required. A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment and maintained for the duration of employment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E‐Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr