City of San José
Deputy Director Of Finance and Administration - Airport
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area’s easiest and most dependable medium-sized airport due to its simple layout, temperate climate, and inland location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José–the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. In 2023, SJC was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal and Best Midsize U.S. Airport in North America by travelers in the Airports Council International Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program.SJC welcomed approximately 12 million passengers in 2024. The Airport’s two passenger terminals offer 36 gates equipped with passenger boarding bridges, including four swing gates connected to a U.S. Federal Inspection Services facility. The Airport’s 10 commercial airline partners serve more than 40 nonstop destinations across North America and in Asia. SJC’s two fixed base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represent more than a quarter of aircraft operations at the Airport. With a compact footprint of just 1124 acres, SJC’s two, parallel 11,000 ft. runways are a quick taxi from both the passenger terminals and the general aviation ramp.Our mission is to connect, serve and inspire. Supporting this work is a staff of 231 with an annual operating budget of $228 million and a $451 million Adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. SJC is a self-supporting enterprise operation that receives no direct General Fund support from the City. The San José City Council is the policy making body for SJC. The Airport has an 11-member Airport Commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council that serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and to the Director of Aviation regarding aviation issues. The City‘s Airport Commission activity can be reviewed here. SJC is a department in the Transportation and Aviation City Service Area. Additional information regarding SJC’s current core services, related programs, and budget can be found in the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Documents and in the SJC Financial Reports.San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is looking for a strategic, data-savvy financial leader to join our executive team as Deputy Director of Finance & Administration. This role is the engine behind the Airport’s financial health and commercial success, reporting directly to the Director of Aviation. You’ll be a key partner in shaping the future of SJC by driving smart financial strategies, optimizing revenue streams, developing and managing budgets to ensure financial accountability, and leading high-impact initiatives such as negotiating the next Airport use and lease agreements.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity For more information about this opportunity, please visit the recruitment brochure via this link.For the full job description, click here. HOW TO APPLY:
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Deadline for applications:
August 24, 2025
The contacts for this search are: Rod Dinger, A.A.E. rod@adkexecutivesearch.com and Sia Schatz, A.A.E. sia@adkexecutivesearch.com
Additional Information: The City of San José is an equal-opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees. Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are currently
not
accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. For your application to be considered, you must apply through ADK's website. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Training and Experience Any combination equivalent to successful completion of advanced coursework from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytic work in a public or private agency. Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a City operating department is desirable. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California may be required. Certain positions may require possession of a specialized certificate, license, and/or registration related to a specific area of responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity For more information about this opportunity, please visit the recruitment brochure via this link.For the full job description, click here. HOW TO APPLY:
To apply online, click here.
Deadline for applications:
August 24, 2025
The contacts for this search are: Rod Dinger, A.A.E. rod@adkexecutivesearch.com and Sia Schatz, A.A.E. sia@adkexecutivesearch.com
Additional Information: The City of San José is an equal-opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees. Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are currently
not
accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. For your application to be considered, you must apply through ADK's website. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Training and Experience Any combination equivalent to successful completion of advanced coursework from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytic work in a public or private agency. Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a City operating department is desirable. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California may be required. Certain positions may require possession of a specialized certificate, license, and/or registration related to a specific area of responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr