PORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER
City of Long Beach City of Long Beach, California, United States
- Location: City of Long Beach, California, United States
- Categories: Regulatory and Licensing
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 20, 2025
Job Description:
PORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Description
DESCRIPTIONTHE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A PORT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (FINANCE)
(This is an at-will position)
Salary Range: $129,859.94 - $181,802.66
ABOUT US
The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.
THE TEAM
The Port of Long Beach's Finance team is a dynamic group dedicated to ensuring the financial health and sustainability of one of the busiest ports in the nation. Committed to transparency and efficiency, this team manages a diverse portfolio that includes accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, grants management, and risk management. With a focus on innovative financial solutions, they support the Port's mission by optimizing resources, driving investment opportunities, and enhancing overall operational effectiveness. Collaborating closely with other departments, the Finance team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Port while fostering economic growth in the region.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved on the ground floor of forming a new internal controls function at the Port of Long Beach. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, The Port Compliance Officer will lead the internal controls function of the Finance Division, responsible for planning and conducting audits and reviews of financial transactions to ensure that appropriate and effective process controls are in place to protect against potential loss or misuse, and to ensure compliance of Port administrative directives and policies. It includes updating policies and procedures, plus recommending and strengthening controls for areas with identified weaknesses.
CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)
To learn more about this career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual inf ormation session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, @ 5:00 pm PDT via Microsoft Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone conference ID: 495 747 536# . Click here to join the meeting .
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:
- Perform an annual risk assessment to identify priority areas to audit.
- Assess and update Port Administrative Directives/Policies to align with industry best practices.
- Assist with evaluating and enhancing financial policies and procedures.
- Provide annual compliance training to all Port staff.
- Manage all MOUs with the City, ensure cost allocations are fair and reasonable.
- Review fund transfers to the City for compliance with MOUs and budgeted amounts.
- Review direct payment and expense reimbursement requests for compliance to policies.
- Administer financial systems access requests and conducting an annual comprehensive user access review.
- Serve as the Port's corporate card administrator.
- Oversee compliance with the Port's external reporting requirements.
- Effectively understand the Port's financial controls, financial reports and systems.
- Interacts extensively with internal Port staff at all levels and with external stakeholders.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with all working associates of the Department.
- Perform other duties assigned (ad-hoc analyses, reports, special projects).
- Provides prompt and courteous responses to customers' inquiries with a particular sense of urgency to the Port management team
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Three or more years of relevant and progressive experience in planning, leading, and conducting internal control compliance audits/reviews in a supervisory capacity.
- Knowledge of general accounting concepts/theory and internal control principles and frameworks.
- Knowledge and utilization of financial systems.
- A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:
- Ability to develop audit programs and testing procedures on the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Must be able to lead and execute audit engagements, involving controls over financial processes.
- Able to prepare and present reports of audit findings to management and stakeholders, with recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to identify areas of financial risk exposure, review existing controls, and potential gaps.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
- High proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
DESIRABLE:
- Professional certification such as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- A master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The final filing date for this recruitment is Friday, September 12, 2025, @ 4:30 pm PDT.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.
Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to evaluate candidate qualifications further. We will start conducting Sparkhire video interviews, tentatively scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025 (video-recorded), and the final round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check.
The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
THE BENEFITS:
The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $129,859.94 - $181,802.66 (placement depends on qualifications. An attractive package of executive-level benefits is included with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States:
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- Auto Allowance - $450.00 per month
- Executive Leave - 40 hours per year.
- Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with Social Security. Current member contributions are 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
- Pay for Performance - Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
- Deferred Compensation - The City matches a percentage of base salary for qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
- Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
- Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
- Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Vacation - Vacation is accrued at the equivalent of two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. An employee’s vacation accrual may be adjusted upon hire to provide credit for previous full-time employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a full-time permanent employee. Public Service credit shall not apply to any other benefits.
- Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
- Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
- Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
- Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
- Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness - As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- 529 college savings plan - The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.
Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
- Department Head $650.00
- Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
- Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
- Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00
- Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
- Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).
Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.
Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2025 4:30 PM Pacific