Deputy Director, Public Finance & Debt Strategy

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Deputy Director of Public Finance in the Controller’s Office. The role leads the Office of Public Finance team, oversees debt issuance, and guides policy and ten-year capital plan development for the City’s finances.

The position requires strong leadership, fiscal analysis expertise, and experience coordinating with multiple city agencies and external partners to deliver complex development finance districts and programs.

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or related field.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in complex budget analysis, financial/fiscal analysis, contract administration, policy analysis.
• Two (2) years of public debt management and bond issuance experience with debt portfolio management.
• Three of the six years must include supervising professionals.
• Education substitution available: additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis (up to 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee OPF team when issuing new debt, initiating policy and procedures, monitoring the ten-year capital plan, and preparing reports.
• Support the Director in managing OPF’s organizational structure, staffing, resource allocation and future needs.
• Represent the division in meetings with city agencies and outside entities; liaison to Mayor’s Office and other departments.
• Support and implement key economic development goals and oversee district financings with proper policies and structures.
• Lead formation and administration of Community Facilities Districts, Tax Districts, and Infrastructure financing districts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration

Job description

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Deputy Director of Public Finance in the Controller’s Office. The role leads the Office of Public Finance team, oversees debt issuance, and guides policy and ten-year capital plan development for the City’s finances.

The position requires strong leadership, fiscal analysis expertise, and experience coordinating with multiple city agencies and external partners to deliver complex development finance districts and programs.