0942 Manager VII – Managing Director, Finance - SFO (Eligible list ID 167697)
City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco, California, United States
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.
- Application Opening: 10/19/2026
- Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00 PM (PDT) on 10/27/2026 and may close any time thereafter.
- Compensation: $214,890 to $274,196 Annually
- Recruitment ID: PBT-0942-167697
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SFO’s Finance Division seeks a highly skilled, strategic, forward‑thinking Managing Director, Finance to manage functions of Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Technology & Systems Strategy, Capital Planning & Operating Budget, Capital Finance, and Risk Management.
The Managing Director, Finance will build and lead a new financial technologies function that will modernize financial systems, integrate digital tools across all finance units, and support the airport’s new 5‑year financial plan. Over a two‑year transformation initiative, the Managing Director, Finance will launch a financial technologies team, develop a comprehensive systems‑modernization roadmap, strengthen long‑term financial resiliency through predictive analytics and automation, create a unified digital finance ecosystem, and drive adoption through a structured change‑management plan, positioning the airport for greater transparency, accuracy, and strategic decision‑making.
Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leadership & Oversight
- Provide oversight for the broader Finance units and strengthen collaboration with other airport divisions.
- Lead the creation, launch, and operational stabilization of a financial technologies team.
- Assess current financial operations and identify where technology can improve alignment with the airport’s strategic plan.
- Develop and implement financial technology policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
Budgeting, Capital Planning & Forecasting Technology
- Oversee modernization of budgeting tools, forecasting systems, and variance analysis platforms.
- Implement technology that improves usability, accuracy, and strategic insight.
- Lead digital transformation of capital planning tools and workflows.
Revenue Technology & Optimization
- Assess and implement technologies that optimize revenue management and opportunities (leases, concessions, parking, non-aeronautical revenue).
- Provide digital tools and analytics for evaluating new business opportunities and partnerships.
- Supporting commercial development with tools that enhance negotiation, modeling, and financial analysis.
Capital Financing Technology
- Leverage technology to modernize workflows related to bond issuance, debt management, and grant administration.
- Implement digital tools and/or platforms to improve compliance, reporting, and financial transparency.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate digital risks, including cybersecurity threats and system vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, FAA requirements, and technology-related regulations.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Serve as the primary liaison for financial technologies and systems initiatives, coordinating with technologies division, IT, airlines, industry trades, government agencies, and community partners.
- Provide regular updates to the Finance Committee on technology progress and impacts.
Team Leadership & Development
- Assess staffing needs, skill gaps, and training requirements for the new financial technologies and systems team.
- Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.
Financial Innovation & Technology Deployment
- Lead near-term implementation of financial management systems and automation tools.
- Incorporate industry best practices into the airport’s financial technology strategy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field; AND
- Experience: Six (6) years of managerial experience in any combination of the following areas: financial policy analysis; financial planning and development; budgeting; risk management and insurance implementation; rate setting; financial, economic, and statistical analysis; projections and evaluations. Qualifying experience must include supervisory capacity.
Education Substitution: Additional qualifying full-time work experience (2,000 hours equals one year) may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equals to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. OR
Experience Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hospitality/Hotel Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Aviation, Transportation, or related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to hiring.
- Extensive municipal financing experience on complex capital programs.
- Experience in public finance and budgeting.
- Experience in airport financing.
- Accounting experience in the private and/or public sector.
- In-depth understanding of the financial operations of a public enterprise organization.
- Knowledge of airports and aviation to implement fiscal/financial plans, schedules, programs and policy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a collaborative style.
- High ethics and integrity, and ability to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of business and financial dealings.
- Ability to work with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of