The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening – April 8, 2024

• Application Deadline – The application filing will be open continuously at least through April 16, 2024, and may close any time thereafter.

• Salary: $223,444 and $285,116

• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt 

• Recruitment ID: PEX-0943-EXEMPT

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. DPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN), Population Health Division (PHD), Behavioral Health Services (BHS), and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. BHS operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Under policy direction of the Department of Public Health (DPH) Chief Operating Officer (COO), the 0943 Manager VIII DPH Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an executive level administrator responsible all functions and activities of the Department of Public Health’s Finance Division. The CFO directs and oversees the department’s financial activities, partners with executive leaders within DPH to advance the strategic goals of the organization, and advises the COO, Director of Health, and Health Commission on actions to improve and maintain the financial standing of the department. The position provides leadership and direction in developing new programs and establishing organizational policies, priorities and objectives; directs and coordinates the implementation of program changes; serves as technical advisor; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Chief Financial Officer (0943 Manager VIII) performs the following essential job functions:

1. Directs and oversees financial management activities including: long-range financial planning, budget development, financial analysis, accounting, reimbursement, eligibility, billing and collections, health information management, payer contracting and relations, capital project financing, and management of financial information systems.

2. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines service levels and resource allocation in support of the department’s strategic goals and objectives.

3. Supervises a team of over 500 employees; monitors the work of and coach's subordinates to improve performance.

4. Makes recommendations and drafts policy to the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Health, and Health Commission concerning all matters related to finance such as resource allocation, ability to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, and potential sources of revenue.

5. Directs department-wide budget development and controls, budgetary goal setting, budget process definition, and development of budget strategies by participating in in departmental budget hearings and negotiations on budgetary allocations within the department and with other City government stakeholders.

6. Implements and closely monitors budgeted expenditures and revenues; provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.

7. Oversight on capital financing programs for the department, including the repair and/or replacement of buildings and other capital items, and makes determinations regarding financial feasibility of capital programs.

8. Reviews, develops and implements City and departmental policies and procedures related to general accounting and accounts payable processing to achieve optimum efficiency and consistency in departmental operations consistent with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

9. Develops long-range plans and financial forecasts, including by analyzing the fiscal impact of proposed and new federal, state, and local legislation or policies.

10. Directs the design and preparation of financial reports, studies, and analysis on financial matters for executive leaders and policy makers; coordinates reporting to the Mayor’s Office and the Controller’s Office.

11. Communicates regularly with executive-level management regarding the Department's activities and coordination of efforts with other City departments in addressing the needs of the City; represents the Department before the City and County Board of Supervisors, Health Commission, outside organizations, mayor's office staff, and the media.

The Chief Financial Officer (0943 Manager VIII) performs other duties as assigned and required.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

AND 

Experience: Five (5) years of financial managerial experience in a large public health department, public agency, academic medical center, teaching hospital, or private non-profit hospital or health plan, all of which must include supervising employees. Experience must include budget planning and development, accounting, revenue, reimbursement, capital planning and financing, and/or financial information technology systems. 

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). 

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). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

How to apply:

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

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

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. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

• COVID-19 Policies 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Note on ICARE 

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 Workers

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Right to Work

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Rashida Taylor at [email protected] or (628) 271-6875.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

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.

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.