0942 Manager VII – Managing Director, Finance - SFO (Eligible list ID 167697)
About The Position
San Francisco International Airport’s Finance Division seeks a strategic Managing Director, Finance to oversee Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Technology & Systems Strategy, Capital Planning & Operating Budget, Capital Finance, and Risk Management. The role will build and lead a new financial technologies function to modernize financial systems, integrate digital tools across finance units, and support the airport’s five-year financial plan. During a two-year transformation initiative, the Managing Director will launch a financial technologies team, develop a systems-modernization roadmap, strengthen long-term financial resiliency through predictive analytics and automation, create a unified digital finance ecosystem, and lead structured change management to improve transparency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making. This position provides oversight across Finance and strengthens collaboration with other airport divisions. It leads modernization of budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, revenue management, and capital financing systems; establishes financial technology policies, controls, and compliance frameworks; and works with stakeholders to address digital risks and regulatory requirements. The role serves as the primary liaison for financial technology initiatives, provides progress updates to the Finance Committee, and develops the staffing, skills, and resources needed for the new team. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field and six years of managerial experience in designated financial areas, including supervisory experience. Substitutions are available for some education or experience requirements. The position is a permanent civil service appointment. Candidates must undergo required security-clearance checks and may be subject to drug/alcohol screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field, or an allowed education substitution.
- Six years of managerial experience in any combination of financial policy analysis, financial planning and development, budgeting, risk management and insurance implementation, rate setting, financial, economic, and statistical analysis, projections, or evaluations; qualifying experience must include supervisory capacity.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date.
- Candidates must undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and a Security Threat Assessment to determine security-clearance eligibility; drug/alcohol screening may also be required.
- Applicants must obtain and maintain required security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 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 and financial plans, schedules, programs, and policy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a collaborative style.
- High ethics and integrity, with professionalism in business and financial dealings.
- Ability to work with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
- Master’s degree in Hospitality/Hotel Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Aviation, Transportation, or a related field may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee broader Finance units and strengthen collaboration with other airport divisions.
- Lead the creation, launch, and operational stabilization of a financial technologies team.
- Assess financial operations and identify technology improvements aligned with the airport’s strategic plan.
- Develop and implement financial technology policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
- 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.
- Assess and implement technology to optimize revenue management and opportunities, including leases, concessions, parking, and non-aeronautical revenue.
- Provide digital tools and analytics for evaluating business opportunities and partnerships.
- Support commercial development with tools for negotiation, modeling, and financial analysis.
- Modernize technology-enabled workflows for bond issuance, debt management, and grant administration.
- Implement digital tools and platforms to improve compliance, reporting, and financial transparency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats and system vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, FAA requirements, and technology-related regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison for financial technology and systems initiatives, coordinating with the technology division, IT, airlines, industry trades, government agencies, and community partners.
- Provide regular updates to the Finance Committee on technology progress and impacts.
- Assess staffing needs, skill gaps, and training requirements for the financial technologies and systems team.
- Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensure the team has needed tools, resources, and support.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
