Financial Reporting Manager (0931) - Finance - Public Works (159637)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

Application Opening:  Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Application Deadline:  Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $158,210 to $201,942 (Range A)
Recruitment ID: PBT - 0931 -159637, RTF0159636-01130956
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Financial Reporting Manager (0931 Manager III)

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

San Francisco Public Works is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager responsible for developing and leading a cohesive, program-wide approach to monitoring and reporting on project schedules, budgets, and risks, and understanding requirements for program information and documentation. This position requires an understanding of capital improvement programs (CIP), multiple funding sources for capital projects, including bonds and grants, and capital project delivery ensuring funding is expended in accordance with complex governance rules and requirements.

Under the direction of the Budget Manager, as the Financial Reporting Manager, you will manage Public Works’ active capital project portfolio that exceeds $3 Billion. The Financial Reporting Manager will serve as the division’s liaison with internal project delivery staff and external stakeholders, which includes governmental agencies (FHWA, Caltrans, MTC, SFCTA).

You will also be responsible for administering functions related to the Public Works annual operating budget, assisting the Finance Manager, Executive Team, and various Project Managers with analyzing data, producing reports, designing and implementing internal systems, monthly reports, key performance indicators and monitoring compliance of expenditures to funding plans and contractual agreements.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, implement, monitor, and modify procedures and administrative monitoring practices for capital project development and delivery, and if needed, coverage of operating and capital budget functions.
• Prepare and analyze the division’s reports on Public Works’ active capital portfolio to make recommendations to senior management, Public Works’ Commissions, the Capital Planning Committee, Controller’s Office, Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholder agencies.
• Supervise the work of staff engaged in reviewing and analyzing capital project system effectiveness, capital project delivery metrics, project attribute modifications, expenditure and cash flow projections, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and implement internal controls that ensure the timely use of funds and compliance with funding restrictions, contractual agreements, and accounting guidelines.
• Oversee and develop consistent financial reporting efforts to provide managers with expenditure and revenue snapshots and trends and provide practical options for potential cost overruns, budget balancing, and funding plan revisions.
• Plan, organize, and direct the overall management, direction, and oversight of the Capital Reporting Section, implementing section policies and procedures, and allocating staff and section resources to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved.

Minimum Qualifications
(These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.)

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level budget, grants, or complex analytical experience in a public sector or a large organization, of which three (3) years must include experience supervising professionals performing similar work.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education. One year (2,000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience in developing a Capital Improvement Program for a large governmental agency, including monitoring capital expenditures, implementing budgetary controls, and analyzing project cash flows
• Experience in developing standardized program management processes and procedures.
• Two or more years of experience working in a large governmental agency that delivers capital projects.
• Experience working with multiple capital funding sources, including general fund, special revenue funds, grants, commercial paper, and bond financing, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Experience working specifically with federal and state-funded procurement policies, practices, and requirements.
• Experience and an understanding of various types of construction contracts, such as design-bid-build, CM/GC, progressive GMP, and best-value contracting.
• Experience in developing key performance indicators for large scale capital improvement programs.

VERIFICATION:
Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

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. 

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of 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.

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

Management Test Battery (MTB) (Weight 50%):
Candidates deemed qualified will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list), please click here. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Supplemental Questionnaire Exam (Weight: 50%)
Candidates who pass the MTB will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire that must be completed by the set date. Candidates will be evaluated on their relevant knowledge, skills, and ability levels in job-related areas. 

Note: A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List.

*The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative or operational necessity. The information in this announcement is subject to change and will be accompanied by a notice of amendment in this announcement.  

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional information

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
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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 regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Tara Stevens at [email protected].

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.