SFO- Manager VII Managing Director, Finance

AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL•SF, CA

2d•$214,890 - $274,196

About The Position

San Francisco International Airport’s Finance Division seeks a strategic, forward-thinking Managing Director, Finance to oversee Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Technology & Systems Strategy, Capital Planning & Operating Budget, Capital Finance, and Risk Management. The role will lead a two-year financial technology transformation to modernize systems, integrate digital tools across Finance, and support the airport’s new five-year financial plan. The Managing Director will establish a financial technologies team, develop a systems-modernization roadmap, use predictive analytics and automation to strengthen financial resiliency, create a unified digital finance ecosystem, and lead structured change management to improve transparency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making. The position provides oversight of Finance units and collaboration with airport divisions and external stakeholders. It leads modernization of budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, revenue management, financing, and risk-management processes through technology. The Managing Director also develops policies and controls, ensures applicable financial and technology compliance, communicates progress to the Finance Committee, and builds the staffing, skills, and culture needed for the new team. This is a permanent civil service, full-time position with the San Francisco International Airport. The listed annual salary range is $214,890 to $274,196. Candidates must meet the stated education and managerial experience qualifications, including supervisory experience. Selection includes a supplemental questionnaire evaluation. Employment is contingent on obtaining and maintaining required airport security clearance; drug/alcohol screening may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field, subject to the stated 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.
Additional qualifying full-time work experience may substitute for up to two years of required education, with 2,000 hours equivalent to one year and one year of work experience equivalent to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Must obtain and maintain required airport security clearance, including applicable criminal history record check, FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment; drug/alcohol screening may be required.

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, and ability to demonstrate professionalism in business and financial dealings.
Ability to work with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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

Provide oversight for 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.
Modernize budgeting tools, forecasting systems, and variance analysis platforms to improve usability, accuracy, and strategic insight.
Lead digital transformation of capital planning tools and workflows.
Assess and implement technologies to optimize revenue management and opportunities involving leases, concessions, parking, and other non-aeronautical revenue.
Provide digital tools and analytics for evaluating business opportunities and partnerships, and 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 or platforms to improve compliance, reporting, and financial transparency.
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.
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 necessary 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.