Chief Financial Officer

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway And Transportation District - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Executive

San Francisco, CA

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (The District) is seeking to fill a vital leadership position - Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the Board of Directors and taking daily direction from the General Manager, the CFO is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the District. This includes managing functions such as Accounting, Payroll, Audit, Strategic Planning, Capital and Grant Programs, Transit Asset Management (TAM), Budgeting, Financial Projections, Investments, Treasury, Insurance, Electronic Revenue Collection, Pension and Retiree Healthcare Funding, Procurement, and Cash Management. As a Special District under California law, the District is a separate entity that directly owns the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge and its accompanying transit and ferry operations. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an iconic landmark. The District seeks a leader with a proven track record of success in financial management and fiscal leadership. A deep understanding of daily financial operations, as well as strategic issues that could affect the District, is critical for success in this position. In addition to managing the financial activities of the District, the CFO will serve as the Board's primary resource for understanding the current fiscal status of the District, as well as the organization's financial ability to meet its current commitments and undertake future initiatives. The CFO will provide independent advice to the Board and will play a key role on the District's Executive Team, offering leadership, management expertise, strategic direction, and financial advice on major issues facing the District. This position requires a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, including courses in governmental accounting. An MBA and/or a CPA designation is desirable. Additionally, the prospective applicant should have at least 10 years of full-time experience related to auditing, accounting, and financial management, including four years of administrative or supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will exhibit confidence, strong leadership and technical skills, strategic thinking, and good judgment. A positive attitude, an inspiring demeanor, and the ability to balance the 30,000-foot view with the District's daily operational needs are essential for this role. This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation assistance, and a commitment to equal opportunity. The District values diversity at all levels of its workforce and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial activities of the District including Accounting, Payroll, Audit, and Strategic Planning.
• Manage Capital and Grant Programs, Transit Asset Management (TAM), Budgeting, and Financial Projections.
• Supervise Investments, Treasury, Insurance, Electronic Revenue Collection, Pension and Retiree Healthcare Funding, Procurement, and Cash Management.
• Serve as the Board's primary resource for understanding the current fiscal status of the District.
• Provide independent financial advice to the Board and participate in the District's Executive Team.
• Offer leadership, management expertise, strategic direction, and financial advice on major issues facing the District.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, including courses in governmental accounting.
• 10 years of full-time experience related to auditing, accounting, and financial management.
• 4 years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• MBA and/or CPA designation is desirable.
• Exhibit confidence, strong leadership and technical skills, strategic thinking, and good judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a governmental or public sector financial management role.
• Familiarity with transit and ferry operations financial management.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Relocation assistance offered.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.