Appointment Type:  This is a Temporary Exempt Category 17 position limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. This position is exempt from Civil Service Commission rules pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.104, and incumbents serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Application Deadline: The final day to apply is 5:00pm (PDT) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range: $200,538 - $255,996/annual (Range A)

Recruitment ID: TEX-0941-EXEMPT

Working at SFO

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines.

SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region.

Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.

SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law.

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0941 Capital Finance Director

SFO’s Finance Division seeks a highly skilled and collaborative Capital Finance Director to oversee the Capital Finance section. The Capital Finance Director formulates financing plans to support the Airport’s $12.5 billion CIP and develops comprehensive Plans of Finance for the Airport. This position oversees the management of investor relations to ensure market access for Airport debt, oversees the Airport’s credit ratings, and administers the Airport’s grants management program — including federal grant funding strategies, compliance oversight, and coordination with Capital Planning to maximize grant-supported project financing. The best qualified candidates will have considerable municipal and airport capital financing experience, familiarity with FAA and other aviation grant programs, and exemplify SFO’s Core Values.

The Capital Finance Director is responsible for highly complex and sensitive financial programs that support the City and County of San Francisco and the Airport’s financial viability.

The duties include:

• The Airport’s $12.5 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP), developing and maintaining a long-range bond program oversight, Plan of Finance that sequences debt issuance with project milestones and market conditions. Structuring new money, refunding transactions, managing relationships with bond counsel, underwriters, financial advisors, rating agencies, preparation oversight of official statements and other offering documents.

• The $600 million Commercial Paper (CP) Program including securing letters of credit support and program authorization; analyzing and managing project cash-flow requirements from Capital Planning; issuance of paper, deposit, recording and tracking proceeds; managing commercial paper dealers; tax compliance and reporting; and supporting the Airline Majority-in-Interest (MII) review process.

• The Airport’s outstanding debt portfolio oversight – including fixed rate bonds, variable rate demand bonds (VRDBs) and CP for interest rate exposure, covenant compliance, and refinancing opportunities, and as needed Airport Commission and Board of Supervisors approvals and authorizations.

• The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Program and other grant programs, including directing the preparation of grant applications and programming documents; coordinating external audits and reviews; and ensuring strong fiscal management in the areas of compliance, monitoring of sources and use of funds, and monitoring of legislative activities for their impact.

• The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program ensuring compliance with strict FAA regulations regarding utilization of funds and reporting procedures.

• Perform other functions outlined in the 0941 Manager VI job classification.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the financing of capital projects related to the construction of physical infrastructure.
• Extensive municipal financing experience on complex capital programs.
• Experience in airport financing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of airport and aviation operations to inform and support fiscal and financial planning.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with and/or advise diverse groups of individuals including executive-level leadership.

Working arrangement: This position will begin with a Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm work schedule with hybrid options. This position may work outside regular business hours as needed to support scheduled bond issuances, rating agency presentations, and other critical financial processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of managerial experience in finance.  Qualifying experience must include at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity and at least two (2) years in municipal finance.

Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Aviation, Transportation, or related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Verification:
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] 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.

Verification of Education & Experience
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.  If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review the articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for consideration when reviewing applications.  

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: 

The selection process will include the evaluation of applications about minimum requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.  Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates.  If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Notes: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

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

Where to Apply

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] 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.

If you have any questions, you may contact Rie Butler at [email protected].

Recruitment ID: RTF0166278-01107039

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.