SFO- Manager VII Managing Director, Finance

Airport Minority Advisory Council•Sf, CA

About The Position

San Francisco International Airport’s Finance Division is seeking 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 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 establish a financial technologies team, create a systems-modernization roadmap, strengthen financial resilience through predictive analytics and automation, develop a unified digital finance ecosystem, and guide adoption through structured change management. The position provides oversight of Finance units and collaboration with airport divisions. It leads modernization of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, capital planning, revenue management, bond issuance, debt management, and grant administration tools and workflows. It also develops financial technology policies, controls, and compliance frameworks; addresses digital risks; ensures applicable accounting and regulatory compliance; and coordinates systems initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. The role leads team development and near-term deployment of financial management systems and automation, and provides regular progress updates to the Finance Committee. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field and six years of qualifying managerial experience, including supervisory experience. Substitution options are available for qualifying work experience in place of some education, or a relevant master’s degree in place of up to one year of experience. The position is permanent civil service and full-time. Candidates must complete a supplemental questionnaire evaluation and may be required to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field.
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; 2,000 hours equals one year.
A relevant master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of required experience. Listed fields include Hospitality/Hotel Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Aviation, Transportation, or a related field.
Candidates must pass the supplemental questionnaire evaluation to be placed or ranked on the eligible list.
Candidates for employment with the Airport Commission are required to 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.
Candidates 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 sufficient 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.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for 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 to improve usability, accuracy, and strategic insight in budgeting and forecasting.
Lead digital transformation of capital planning tools and workflows.
Assess and implement technologies to optimize revenue management and opportunities, including leases, concessions, parking, and other non-aeronautical revenue.
Provide digital tools and analytics to evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships.
Support commercial development with tools for negotiation, modeling, and financial analysis.
Use technology to modernize bond issuance, debt management, and grant administration workflows.
Implement digital tools or platforms to improve compliance, reporting, and financial transparency.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats, system vulnerabilities, and other digital risks.
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 new financial technologies and systems team.
Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed.
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.