City & County Of San Francisco (Ca) San Francisco , CA 94118
Posted 2 months ago
IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here: https://forms.office.com/g/zpz4Fds3Kz
Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire prior to starting the online application process. The application will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire.
Why Work for the Department of Technology (DT)? DT is the centralized technology services provider in the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF). We deliver technology infrastructure and services to approximately 33,000 employees! With an annual operating budget of over $160M and approximately 260 employees. DT provides services through the following Department divisions:
IT Project Management Office
Enterprise Application Services
Cloud Center of Excellence
IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOC
City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centers
Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery
Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiber
SFGovTV Broadcasting Services
IT Finance and Administration Services
Benefits of Working for CCSF: In addition to challenging and rewarding work, CCSF provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.
Competitive pay, as well as pension, and robust retirement options
Hybrid Work with a minimum of 20% of time spent in our office in San Francisco, California for all IT related roles
Generous paid time off, family leave, and more!
Diverse work environment in a diverse city
Career development and growth - move between departments, learn on the job, or take subsidized/reimbursed classes!
PEOPLE-CENTERED SOLUTIONS - have a powerful, meaningful effect on the community each day with people at the heart of every solution!
CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE - bring the benefits of the internet to low-income and marginalized residents!
SHINE A LIGHT ON WHAT MATTERS - join an award-winning production team at SFGovTV to help residents watch legislators or learn more about what makes this City great!
DRIVE INNOVATION - deliver new, cutting-edge technology to residents and city partners to help San Francisco serve its residents!
Role description
DT is recruiting for its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a Deputy Director III position. The position will function as the principal fiscal and administrative officer, and will oversee the planning, development, preparation, final review and implementation of the Department's annual budget in excess of $160 million. The CFO is responsible for oversight of the Department's financial services, quality assurance and internal control, and procurement management. This position will also monitor the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels, operation of division functions, activities, and programs. The incumbent will be expected to set objectives and monitor the performance of subordinate managers. The CFO will also be responsible for the following:
Providing critical planning and clear communication on DT's financial health and current fiscal status including the short-and long-term financial challenges for the Department, recommending solutions to meeting those challenges and/or alternatives to overcome those challenges.
Serving as the primary liaison to the Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, Controller's Office, Office of City Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, other departments/agencies, etc.
Reviewing, monitoring, and directing the Department wide organizational structure to ensure that all divisions are maximizing managerial efficiency to fulfill the mission of the Department.
Overseeing staff in the areas of contract management and strategic sourcing, budget planning, payment/disbursement processing, collection of revenues, staffing and payroll analysis, work order processing and MOUs, financial systems development and maintenance, and coordination of audits.
Proactively supporting and expanding the Tech Procurement Information Sharing Forum.
Managing the performance of managers and other staff members, including the department's performance measurement program development, implementation, and reporting.
Submitting all financial reports and/or responses required by City agencies, commissions, Board of Supervisors, Mayor's Office, and any State and Federal agencies, as well as integrated reports to share Service Level Agreements (SLA), cost recovery, usage and contract information with each department on a dashboard.
Developing, validating, and administering cost allocation model, SLA, and rate calculations for the various Department services and ensures the model is simple, transparent, and accurate. Develops and leads communication of financial resources, budget allocation, charges of services, and projects status to DT customers.
Managing facilities which includes a warehouse, a fleet of vehicles, three office locations and multiple data centers. Ensuring facilities are maintained and safe, the warehouse is managed with controls and tracking of inventory, fleet use is optimized, and DT assets and inventories are proactively tracked and managed.
Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to high quality and efficiency.
How to qualify
1.Possession of a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
2.Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing accounting or fiscal operations which must include 6 years of supervisory experience.
Substitution: may substitute up to 2 years of education with additional years of experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Administration, managerial, problem solving and planning capabilities with significant day-to-day operating responsibilities in a public or nonprofit organization of complex and significant size and scope.
Strong written and oral communicator with excellent presentation and organizational skills.
Demonstrated executive leadership and management experience in finance, budget, and resource planning.
Must to be able to clearly articulate executive management goals and objectives to a broad range of audiences on a wide range of financial and resource management issues.
Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker.
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change.
Creative management and planning expertise to adhere to complex financial constraints and increasing regulatory requirements from Federal, State, and local governments.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, staff, outside agencies, and the community.
Strong professional ethics and accountability.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
What else should I know?
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer's official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. 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/index.aspx?page=456.
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.
Compensation: $187,070 - $238,810 (annually)
How to Apply:
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time but not earlier than Friday, July 26, 2024. This position is open until filled.
Your application MUST include a resume. To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.
In additional to submitting your application, you MUST submit this supplemental questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/zpz4Fds3Kz
You may contact Lawlun Leung via email at lawlun.leung@sfgov.org or at 415-554-1728 with questions regarding this opportunity.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.
Right to Work:
All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. Please be informed that the Department of Technology will not sponsor visa applications/transfer.
Helpful Information
Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Memoranda of Understandings & Labor Agreements
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
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