The port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) has appointed Beth McCague as its interim chief financial officer (cfo), effective May 7, 2018.

McCague will assume responsibility for the port's budget and accounting, treasury, payroll, procurement, economic forecasting/planning, and external auditing functions. She will also oversee Jaxport's USD600 million capital expenditure programme and will act as the primary liaison with bondholders, lenders and credit rating agencies.

"The financial health of our organisation is a vital part of our ongoing stability and success," said Jaxport's ceo, Eric Green. "Beth has already proven to be a skilled advisor to our leadership team and her considerable experience will be invaluable during this time of unprecedented port business growth and investment."  

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