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Department: The Port of San Francisco
Job class: 0953-Deputy Director III
Starting salary range: $193,700.00 - $247,260.00 (Range A)
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
About:
The Port of San Francisco is accepting applications for a permanent exempt Deputy Director of Finance and Administration.
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:
- Application Opening: 08/12/2025
- Application Deadline: 09/10/2025
- Annual Compensation Range: $193,700 - $247,260
- Recruitment ID: RTF0157084-01109909
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.
About the Port of San Francisco
The Port of San Francisco is steward to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts – a dynamic 7.5-mile stretch along the San Francisco Bay. With a diverse real estate portfolio, active maritime operations, and hundreds of tenants including Pier 39, the Ferry Building, Oracle Park, and the Exploratorium, the Port plays a central role in the city’s economic vitality, cultural identity, and global reputation. Our 280 dedicated employees operate marinas and piers, maintain historic public spaces, and partner with the private sector to revitalize neighborhoods and deliver transformative development and open space projects.
Over the past decade, the Port has evolved into a strategically driven agency known for innovation, equity, and impact. Through bold initiatives in economic recovery, resilience, and public-private partnerships, the Port has secured historic investments and created a strong foundation for the waterfront’s next chapter. With over $13.5 billion in planned resilience infrastructure and more than 60 acres of new waterfront neighborhoods under development, the Port is leading the way in adapting San Francisco’s shoreline for future generations.
The Port’s mission is grounded in stewardship, equity, and public service. Guided by our Racial Equity Action Plan, we are building a workplace rooted in inclusion and belonging and shaping a waterfront where all are welcome. We invite you to join a team that is not only transforming the city’s shoreline but also setting a new standard for public sector excellence and innovation.
For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
The Finance and Administration Division
The Deputy Director of Finance and Administration is a critical executive leader at the Port of San Francisco. As one of six Deputy Directors, this position will function as the Chief Financial Officer responsible for developing and implementing the Port’s Strategic Plan through cross-functional leadership, fiscal expertise, and strategic problem-solving.
This Deputy Director oversees Accounting, Business Services, Contracting and Procurement, Finance, Grants Administration, Human Resources and Information Technology – ensuring each function delivers the systems, tools, and talent essential for the Port to succeed.
Role 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 Port’s administrative organization and has a critical role in shaping the Port’s 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 Port’s 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 Port’s 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 Francisco’s most important civic institutions, we invite you to apply!
How to qualify
Education
Possession of a Bachelor’s 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 Master’s 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.