Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director Salary

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Also Known As

Finance Director (Yacht Management Company), CFO (Maritime Services), VP Finance (Superyacht Management), Head of Finance (Maritime Group), Financial Controller (Yacht Management)

What Does a Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director Do?

The Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director operates aboard private and charter yachts, managing vessel operations, crew, and guest experiences for yacht owners and charter clients. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director is $190,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $100,000 to $165,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by vessel length and type (motor vs. sailing), charter vs. private program, crew size, operating region, and required certifications (MCA, STCW, ISM).

Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director Career Path

Professionals who move into Maritime Company CFO / Finance Director roles most commonly come from commercial maritime, cruise line operations, naval service, or hospitality management with maritime crossover. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward larger vessel commands, fleet management, yacht management company leadership, or shoreside marine operations director roles.

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