Deputy Director of Finance and Administration - Port of San Francisco (0953)
Deputy Director of Finance and Administration - Port of San Francisco (0953)
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Job Description
The Port of San Francisco is seeking a bold strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next Deputy Director of Finance and Administration. This executive-level position will oversee the Ports administrative organization and has a critical role in shaping the Ports financial health operational effectiveness and strategic future.
This is more than a traditional finance role. We are seeking a leader who will bring integrity focus and unwavering commitment to the Ports public mission. This leader will champion equity and inclusion guiding innovative Human Resources strategies to attract and retain top talent while ensuring a healthy workplace where all Port staff are empowered to make their best contribution. They will navigate contracting and procurement with both rigor and creativity removing bottlenecks and opening opportunities for underrepresented businesses.
This Deputy Director will serve as the Ports chief steward of financial well-being and as a vital partner to leadership across all divisions guiding strategic decisions solving complex problems and helping to build a resilient and innovative organization.
The successful candidate will bring technological acumen and the drive to modernize an organization that is still working to overcome longstanding technology gaps. They will be a systems thinker who can streamline contracting one of our biggest organizational bottlenecks by leveraging the talents of a strong team and implementing more efficient approaches.
This position will lead rigorous financial analysis and problem-solving on our most difficult questions: How can we support enterprise operations on constrained budgets How do we address the perilous condition of Port facilities when resources fall far short of needs This role will target strategic investments and oversee data-driven solutions that move us toward financial resilience.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to the Executive Director and fellow Deputy Directors.
- Lead a team of six senior managers and approximately 45 staff across the Finance and Administration division.
- Align fiscal strategy capital planning and budgeting with Port priorities to reflect economic vitality equity and resilience.
- Provide critical financial planning and analysis to guide enterprise-level decision-making and investment.
Core Areas of Oversight
- Business Services: Ensure the efficient operation of facilities vehicles and administrative services to support daily Port operations.
- Contracting & Procurement: Oversee all procurement activities including Request for Proposals (RFP) development selection processes and compliance with equity-focused contracting goals.
- Finance & Accounting: Lead budgeting forecasting reporting audits and financial compliance; develop 2-year operating and capital budgets 5-year financial plans and a 10-year capital plan.
- Human Resources: Drive talent acquisition labor relations racial equity initiatives training and risk management in partnership with HR leadership.
- Information Technology: Advance enterprise-wide technology modernization including leading transitions to new citywide financial systems.
If you are ready to lead change grow teams and contribute to one of San Franciscos most important civic institutions we invite you to apply!
Qualifications :
Education
Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting finance public policy business administration or a closely related field.
Experience
Six (6) years of experience leading a finance and administrative group or in closely related fields with significant management responsibility.
Substitution
Education Substitution: Additional experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.
Experience Substitution: Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in accounting finance public policy business administration or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
The Ideal Candidate
The Port of San Franciscos next Deputy Director of Finance and Administration will be a bold strategic and collaborative leader who combines financial expertise with operational expertise. This leader will have a proven record of managing complex budgets streamlining administrative systems and modernizing technology to improve efficiency. A skilled communicator and trusted partner this leader will inspire confidence foster teamwork and build strong relationships across the Port City agencies and the community.
The leader will possess:
- Exceptional leadership skills that inspire confidence accountability and collaboration empowering teams to excel.
- A proven ability to build trust with internal teams City partners stakeholders and the public.
- Demonstrated success managing complex financial administrative and operational functions in a large or multifaceted organization.
- Deep knowledge of public sector budgeting accounting contracting and procurement with the ability to navigate regulatory requirements while driving efficiency.
- Strategic thinking and financial acumen to align long-term capital planning operating budgets and investment strategies with organizational priorities.
- Experience modernizing administrative and technology systems to close operational gaps and improve service delivery.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex financial and operational issues to diverse audiences and listen actively to inform decision-making.
- Expertise in building cross-functional teams fostering collaboration and leveraging diverse perspectives to solve complex problems.
- Leadership by example with adaptability to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Integrity foresight and a deep appreciation for the Ports public mission.
- The ability to streamline processes particularly in contracting and procurement to remove bottlenecks and accelerate results.
- A commitment to equity inclusion and anti-racist practices with a focus on ensuring opportunities for underrepresented communities in Port operations and contracting.
- A Masters degree in finance accounting public administration business administration or a related field is preferred.
The Ideal Candidate will be a champion of the Ports commitment to diversity equity and inclusion working to empower Black Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC) in Port operations and opportunities through equitable policies and practices.
Verification
Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. 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.
Additional Information :
Compensation: The normal annual salary range (A) is $193700 and $247260. Appointment above the maximum of the normal range may be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills. A special approval process is necessary for appointment above the normal salary range. Further compensation information about this class is available in the compensation manual.
Selection Procedures
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which may include the following:
- Supplemental Questionnaire
Qualified candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire after the closing of this filing period. Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for positions in class 0953 Deputy Director of Finance and Administration.
How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit begin the application process.
- Select the Apply Now button and follow instructions on the screen
Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please send your inquiries to Sadia Afandi at .
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
