Career Opportunity

Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director III) - Port of Francisco (0953)

Recruitment: RTF0130778-01109909

Published: April 07, 2023

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Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: Friday, March 31, 2023
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
• Recruitment ID: RTF 0130778-01109909

The Port of San Francisco is accepting applications for a permanent  exempt Deputy Director, Chief Financial Officer.

This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) recruitment conducted in accordance with City Charter Section 10.104 and is exempt from Civil Service. Appointment duration is at-will.

Schedule:  Full-time
Fill Type:  Permanent Exempt (PEX)
Job Code and Title: 0953 Deputy Director III
Compensation Range: $175,864 and $224,484

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City. 
 
The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes. 

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe. 

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.    

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DIVISION 

The Finance and Administration Division is responsible for the support of Port operations including Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Contracts and Procurement, Information Technology and Business Services. Human Resources includes labor and employee relations, payroll, training programs, employee recruitment and hiring.   Finance includes budget development, monitoring and analysis, capital planning, forecasting, public finance, financial and risk analysis, and reporting. Accounting includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial statements and managing outside audits.   Contracts and Procurement includes acquisition of goods and services. Information Technology includes the Port's information technology equipment acquisition and maintenance, local area network, telephone systems, and business application development and maintenance.   Business Services includes materials management, mail service, receptionist service, administration of the Port's vehicles and management of the Port's offices. 

Role description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Port of San Francisco is responsible for all financial, fiscal and fiduciary management of the Port. The CFO is responsible for administrative and business-serving functions such as accounting, finance, information technology, contracting and procurement, grant administration and business services. The CFO also provides the resources and administrative know-how to the enterprise’s operating business units to make each successful in fulfilling the Port’s mission. In this capacity, the CFO functions as a business partner to the Port’s Executive Director, the Deputy Directors of other Port Divisions, and the Port Commission. 

The CFO has a critical role in executive leadership at the Port and is one of six Port Deputy Directors who comprise the cross-functional team implementing the goals of the Port’s Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025 within the complex environment of the State trust (Burton Act).   

The Strategic Plan focuses on the following areas of responsibility in implementing the Port's operating, capital, and development program: 

• Economic Recovery – to develop and implement strategies to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and stabilize the Port’s financial position during an expected five-year recovery period. 

• Economic Growth – to grow the Port's business portfolio to create an economically successful and vibrant waterfront. 

• Equity – to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and waterfront, and empower Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) in Port operations and opportunities through equitable policies and practices. 

• Resilience – to reduce seismic and climate change risks to protect the waterfront, City neighborhoods and infrastructure. 

• Sustainability – to advance environmental stewardship to limit climate change and protect the Bay. 

• Evolution – to evolve the waterfront to respond to changing public and Port needs. 

• Engagement – to engage constituents and the general public on Port functions and activities.  

WHAT THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL DO 

• Direct a team of six managers, and provide general direction, supervision, and expertise for approximately 45 Finance and Administration staff.  

• Guide broad, cross-divisional teamwork outside of direct span of control within six (6) Port Divisions, provide consultative and financial planning support to business initiatives of other Deputy Directors through financial and management information analyses, reports and recommendations.  

• Manage work allocation, training, problem resolution, goal setting and employee development for staff and managers in the Finance and Administration Division. Complete performance appraisals, conduct informal evaluations, and provide guidance for division managers and administrative staff. 

• Maintain strong working relationships with the Board of Supervisors, Mayor’s Office, the Controller’s Office, government and regulatory representatives, commissioners, special interests and neighborhood groups and the general public.  

• Represent the Port before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, funding agencies, organizations, the general public and the media.  

• Serve on planning and policy-making committees as needed. 

• Assist the Port’s Executive Director and acts in her absence.  

• On-call for emergency response and off-hour supervision. 

Fiscal Analysis and Budget Administration  

• Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasting; develop financial business plans and forecasts; explore, and execute analysis of various business initiatives and revenue streams for the Port; complete analysis of financial results and develop recommendations, prepare, and maintain regular financial planning reports.  

• Formulate the division-wide annual budget and business plan; direct and monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved division budget and compliance with Port and City policies and procedures.  

• Prepare ten-year capital plan, five-year financial plan, and two-year capital and operating budget in alignment with the Port’s Strategic Plan.  

• Develop and maintain the Port’s Capital Budget, includes negotiating the Port’s Capital Budget two-year capital and operating budget through the Port Commission, Mayor’s Office, and the Board of Supervisors.  

Accounting 

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and financial reporting systems; coordinate the preparation of financial statements, continuing disclosure report, budget analyses and other financial reports.  

• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of city, state, and federal financial and budgetary report requirements, including applicable legal and regulatory compliance; and establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.  

Contract Administration  

• Direct the procurement of goods, professional services and construction contracts for the Port including the development and release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), consultant selection, and negotiations to final contract.  

• Direct compliance with departmental and citywide goals and requirements for Local Business Enterprises and Local Hires. 

Human Resources 

• Direct the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and management of human resources programs which includes employee/labor negotiations and administration; talent acquisition; racial equity initiatives, classification and compensation; payroll; employee training and organizational development; and risk management. 

• Oversee the management and coordination of the development and review of personnel policies and procedures. In coordination with the Human Resources Director, interpret and ensure compliance with DHR, City Charter, Collective Bargaining Agreements, ADA compliance and other employment laws and regulations.  

• Oversee the development and implementation of training to managers on employee/labor issues and trends and advise managers and supervisors on best practices on a wide range of employee and labor relations issues. 

Information Technology 

• Oversee the information technology (IT) section to ensure investments provide maximum value to the business units and that enterprise technology improves the Port’s ability to deliver and track outcomes; directs the Port’s IT initiatives and related strategic planning. 

• Serve as executive sponsor for system change projects, including as one example, the de-commission of Oracle EBS Financial System and integration into the City’s new Oracle PeopleSoft Financial System.  

How to qualify

Education 

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, public policy, business administration or closely related field. 

Experience 

Six (6) years of senior level management experience in strategic planning and execution, overseeing complex financial and business operations within a diverse, division-based department; negotiating annual budgets with elected officials; successfully partnering with IT staff to manage critical information management systems; gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership; partnering with executive staff in a senior financial-management role resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies 

Substitution: 

Education Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units. 

Experience Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, public policy, business administration of closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Innovative finance and administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Incumbent is a team player as well as a leader who exhibits the highest ethical standards and has a passion for transparency, efficiency and accountability.  

• Creative hands-on leader, troubleshooter, and strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between status quo and a future vision, and who plays an instrumental role in helping the department adopt technologies and practices that advance the department’s goals. This individual works well across disciplines and inspires and mentors team members. 

• Exceptional financial acumen with successful leadership and executive level oversight of fiscal and administrative activities.  

• Possess strong analytical and abstract reasoning, negotiations, and conflict resolution; the ability to interpret a strategic vision into an operational model and ensure transparency and accountability in all financial transactions, consistent with the highest level of professional and ethical standards.  

• Ability to manage staff, provide leadership, inspire, motivate and empower staff to achieve established goals.  

• Effectively work in and with high performance teams that include multiple agencies and financial consultants and manage in an environment where diverse and sometimes conflicting interests must be considered; as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Port deputy directors, managers, commissions, boards, elected officials, tenants, community, regulatory groups, and Port partners.  

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an approachable demeanor, consensus building skills and ability to communicate clearly and relate genuinely with people from varied backgrounds in a respectful and courteous manner. 

• High level of emotional intelligence, ethical standards, professional transparency and integrity. 

• Ability to adapt, establish and maintain effective working relationships with city agencies, officials and representatives of local and community-based agencies, organizations and interested groups. 

• Integrity, intellectual honesty, and belief in the value and necessity of equity and diversity.  

What else should I know?

Compensation: The normal annual salary range (A) is $175,864 -  $224,484. 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.

Benefits: The City and County of San Francisco offers a comprehensive benefit program for its Managers. For complete details, please visit:https://sfdhr.org/MEA-Miscellaneous-Benefit-Summary

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX). Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.6. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt appointees serve at the Appointing Officer’s discretion.

Selection Procedures:

All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of this recruitment process. The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to determine whether applicants possess the knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.  The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

1. Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen.
2. Complete the supplemental questionnaire.

The deadline to submit  Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire is April 21, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please send your inquires to Sadia Afandi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at Sadia.Afandi@sfport.com.

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.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.