Director of Finance

Blue & Gold Fleet is the largest ferry and land tour transportation provider serving San Francisco Bay’s commuters, residents and visitors.  Join our company and be the reason that locals and visitors fall in love with the bay.  Be inspired by our commitment to creating and maintaining a fun, vibrant, and exciting environment for visitors and locals.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented leader to join our accounting team as the Director of Finance.  This position is based along San Francisco’s scenic waterfront at PIER 41.  This is a full-time, hybrid (on-site and remote) position.  A successful candidate would be an experienced and organized controller who has exceptional analytical and managerial skills.  Direct reports to this position include the Blue & Gold Fleet Accounting Manager and Cash Control Manager.

Primary Responsibility: This role is a key strategic partner to our President and Vice President. Staying closely connected to our operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives—position will provide financial expertise, analytical insight, and collaborative guidance that drive informed decision‑making and enhance value for our owners. As the leader of our finance and accounting functions, the Director of Finance also oversees financial analyses, projections, and the overall financial health of the organization.

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and vendor invoices for weekly check runs.
• Oversee the preparation and review of month-end and annual financial statements, preparation of projected cash flow / analytical variance report for the monthly financial package, and manage the month-end close process.
• Manage yearly budget preparation working closely with the Vice President/Controller and department managers for Blue & Gold.
• Oversee the external audit process related to Blue & Gold, including preparation of audit support and financial statements, including footnote disclosures.
• Oversee the Cash Control Department and an Accounting Manager.
• Review and maintain Blue & Gold contracts, including concessionaire leasing agreements.
• Coordinate changes to the Anchor ticketing system & features with IT and Marketing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Requires minimum of five years’ experience in GAAP financial accounting with minimum of two years in a managerial role.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Possesses progressive industry experience in an operating accounting environment.
• Experience handling payroll is desirable, including unionized employees.
• Proven managerial and leadership skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects to completion by established deadline.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, be results-driven, and an excellent team player.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Salary range: $140,000 - $150,000

Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years, offering the famous one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise, the 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island and a Sunset Cruise.  The company provides regular ferry service to Sausalito and through its contract with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) service to: Harbor Bay, Main Street Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, Seaplane Lagoon, South San Francisco, Vallejo, Oracle Park (for San Francisco Giants games and special events) and Chase Center (for Golden State Warriors games and special events).  Blue & Gold Fleet operates a fleet of 26 vessels.

Blue & Gold Fleet are equal opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Blue & Gold Fleet will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.  For more information visit https://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.

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