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San Francisco International Airport is accepting applications for the position of Airport Controller 0933 Manager V
compliance with state and federal regulations. This position
Working at SFO will also participate on committees working on Airport-
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise wide strategic initiatives.
department of the City & County of San Francisco, has
a workforce of approximately 1,700 City employees and
strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.
Duties & Responsibilities
SFO’s mission is to provide an exceptional airport in service Financial Management: Manages the design,
to our communities and our core values are Safety and development, and maintenance of the Airport financial
Security, Teamwork, Excellence, and Care. accounting systems in accordance with the Airline/
Airport Lease and Use Agreement, Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), the city, federal and state
standards; administers and coordinates short- and long-
term financial activities of the Airport including financial
planning, analysis, and accounting services; prepares the
annual budget for Accounting; determines personnel
requirements for Accounting, and directs and monitors
expenditures in accordance with the budget; develops long
term and short-term operational plans including paperless
billing, collection, and reporting systems; administers
SFO is governed by the Airport Commission, a five-person and coordinates short- and long-term financial activities
body appointed to four-year renewable terms by the Mayor of the Airport including financial planning, analysis, and
of San Francisco. The Commission appoints the Airport accounting services; and manages the preparation of
Director and the Commission Secretary. SFO operates under quarterly and annual financial statements, forecasts for the
the rules, regulations, and authority of the Federal Aviation fiscal year and accompanying analysis.
Administration (FAA), a branch of the Federal Department
of Transportation. The Airport maintains full compliance Administrative Management: Ensures compliance
with these regulations as well as those of the Transportation with debt coverage and other bond covenants; oversees
Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation the production and distribution of required reports
Administration. The Airport, as part of the San Francisco City to management, city, state, and federal agencies, and
and County government, is subject to all relevant provisions interested parties; and plans and implements fiscal activities
of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco and related to debt administration including the Airport’s
other related codes and ordinances. The Airport Director Commercial Paper Program, the Airport Revenue Bonds,
Ivar C. Satero, is responsible for the day-to-day operation Airport Notes, Tender Programs, Interest Rate Swaps and
of the Airport. Learn more about careers at SFO. For more Variable Rate Debt.
information about SFO, visit www.flysfo.com.
People Management: Plans, monitors, evaluates, and
supervises the operation of the Airport Accounting
Airport Controller office; analyzes workloads and establishes standards
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is looking for an of performance of subordinate staff, develops training
Airport Controller to lead the Airport’s Accounting Office. methods to ensure that policies and procedures operate
The Accounting Leader will join a fast paced and diverse as intended, and coaches subordinates to improve
professional team tasked with the vital financial health of performance; represents the Chief Financial Officer
the Airport. (CFO) at meetings with other Airport Executive Staff, City
representatives, and other public and outside agencies;
The Airport Controller reports to the Chief Financial and the Airport Controller also serves as the Finance and
Officer and oversees the daily accounting operations and Administration Chief in the Emergency Operation Center.
purchases at the Airport, including accounts payable,
accounts receivable, debt service, grants and Passenger
Facility Charges (PFCs). This professional will plan and
direct professional accounting staff with all accounting
operational functions, handle the accumulation and
consolidation of financial data for internal and external
financial statements, and evaluate accounting and internal
control systems. The Airport Controller will also review
financial statements to determine SFO’s financial state and
adhere to accounting practices and principles to ensure
oversees, and completes special projects as necessary
from conception to completion; has superior project
management skills and ability to remain calm under
pressure; and exercises flexibility and adaptability in sensitive
situations.
Strategic Thinker and Problem Solver: The ideal candidate
demonstrates a results-focused and solution-driven
approach with proven problem-solving skills; is a strategic
leader with excellent decision-making skills who can fully
comprehend the financial impact business decisions of the
Airport.
Relationship Management: Establishes strong
professional relationships in the internal and external SFO Collaborator: This ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on,
communities; maintains contact with the San Francisco resourceful self-starter who can establish and maintain a
Mayor’s Office, Controller’s Office, Board of Supervisors, positive and productive working relationship with external
other city departments, the general public and other partners, senior management and all levels within the
airport organizations regarding fiscal and accounting organization and takes a consultative and collaborative
issues that affect SFO; and develops financial policies approach.
including implementation of government mandated
financial requirements working with the San Francisco Communication Skills: The ideal candidate is an
Controller’s Office, outside independent auditors, Federal exceptional communicator consisting of excellent oral and
Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, written communication skills. The Airport Controller has
Transportation Security Administration, Department of the ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing to
Homeland Security, Government Accountability Office and multiple levels of the organization, tenants and to external
Office of Inspector General. audiences, including regulators and key stakeholders; and
has excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Audit Management: Coordinates audits of Airport
tenant airlines, concessionaires and vendors, and other Technical Skills: The ideal candidate has a master’s degree
audits, as required; assists in the development of and from an accredited college or university in Accounting or
implementation of financial and accounting policies and Finance; is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); has working
develops procedures, including but not limited to local, knowledge of airport financial operations and aviation
state, and federal government regulations, rulings, and industry standards; has six (6) years of experience performing
Airport procedures to ensure that the Airport complies accounting in a governmental agency; and experience
with legal and fiscal provisions governing revenue and performing accounting in an aviation environment (i.e.,
expenditures. Implements new Governmental Accounting airport, airlines, etc.).
Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements; coordinates
with Hyatt Corporation to prepare annual financial audit
of Grand Hyatt SFO; manages and coordinates the fiscal
year-end closing and the Controller’s Office Post Audit of
Financial Accounting Management Information System
(FAMIS) transactions; and manages Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund reimbursements
and audits.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated,
accounting leader who is comfortable working in a fast-
moving, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will also
need to have a record of success that illustrates a career
history that supports the ability to have the following:
Leadership Skills: The ideal candidate has excellent
decision-making skills and takes ownership, manages,
Qualifying Education & Experience How to Apply
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as
accredited college or university; and this recruitment may close at any time. The earliest it may
Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible close is 5:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
professional level experience in accounting, including at
least three (3) years of experience supervising professionals. This is a Position Based Test administered in accordance
with Civil Service Rule 111A. For more information and to
Substitution: Additional qualifying full time work apply, visit: Airport Controller
experience may be substituted for the required education
on a year for year basis (30 semester / 45 quarter units equal If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please
one year) for up to two (2) years. contact Nina Huey at 650-821-2028 or emai:
nina.huey@flysfo.com
Compensation and Benefits
Selected candidate for employment with the San Francisco
The normal annual salary range as of June 21, 2021, is Airport Commission is required to obtain Transportation
$149,604 - $190,996. For information about the City’s Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance.
benefits package, please visit:
Municipal Executives’ Association Benefit Summary The City & County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer, values workforce
diversity and seeks to create an environment and culture that embraces employee
differences. All qualified applicants are considered in accordance with applicable laws,
Other outstanding benefits offered with this position prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national
include: origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status
or any other legally protected status. We will provide assistance in the recruitment,
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Long-term Disability application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such
Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts. assistance.
• Defined Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation, and
Social Security.
• Paid Management Training Program: A robust Wellness
Program which includes access to free onsite gym
facilities.
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time; and Administrative Leave.
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