Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (The District) is seeking to fill a vital leadership position – Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors and taking daily direction from the General Manager, the CFO is responsible for the financial activities of the District and includes the functions of Accounting, Payroll, Audit, Strategic Planning, Capital and Grant Programs, Transit Asset Management (TAM), Budgeting, Financial Projections, Investments, and Treasury, Insurance, Electronic Revenue Collection, Pension and Retiree Healthcare Funding, Procurement, and Cash Management. 

As a Special District under California law, it is a separate entity that directly owns the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge and its accompanying transit and ferry operations. There is only one Golden Gate Bridge and this is your chance to be a part of it. 

The District seeks a leader with a proven track record of success in financial management and fiscal leadership. A deep understanding not only of daily financial operations but also strategic issues that could affect the District is critical to success in this position. In addition to managing the financial activities of the District, the Auditor-Controller will serve as the Board’s primary resource when it seeks to understand the current fiscal status of the District, as well as the financial ability of the organization to meet its current financial commitments and also undertake future initiatives. He/she not only provides independent advice to the Board, but serves in a key position on the District’s Executive Team providing leadership, management expertise, strategic direction, and financial advice on the major issues that face the District. 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in a finance-related field. Experience working in government is strongly desired. An MBA and/or a CPA designation is desirable. Additionally, the prospective applicant should have 10 years of full-time experience related to auditing, accounting, and financial management, including four years of administrative or supervisory experience.

The candidate must also be someone who exhibits confidence, strong leadership and technical skills, strategic thinking, and good judgment. This individual should possess a positive attitude, an inspiring demeanor, and the ability to look at both the 30,000-foot view and the District’s daily operational needs simultaneously.

This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation, and equal opportunity. The District values diversity at all levels of its workforce – diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To be considered, please visit https://www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the Golden Gate listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four (4) to five (5) professional references (preferably supervisory and including name, title, phone number, email address, and relationship to you). For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact KL2 Connects LLC’s Celia Kupersmith at Celia@KL2Connects.com. Thank you!