Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – San Diego Housing Commission

Client: San Diego Housing Commission
(San Diego, California)
Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Closing Date: August 17, 2026

Additional Information: 

• Client Website
• SDHC Organizational Chart
• SDHC Benefits Summary

Join an award-winning organization in beautiful and sunny San Diego! The San Diego Housing Commission is seeking a proven strategic leader to oversee the Financial Services Department’s activities and operations. The SVP/CFO will have a staff of 29, responsible for all financial functions and activities, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, audits, and risk management; monitoring grant spending and deadlines; and overseeing SDHC’s investment portfolio.

This executive-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressively responsible experience with a public agency (i.e., city, county, housing authority, special district, or federal) with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

The annual salary range for this position is $172,680 to $268,346 with excellent benefits. The SVP/CFO will be offered a hybrid work schedule that includes a 9/80 compressed work schedule, with alternating Fridays off. Relocation cost recovery for the selected candidate may be included.

To be considered, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter and a comprehensive resume via email to apply@ralphandersen.com. Candidates are encouraged to submit by Monday, August 17, 2026. Top candidates will be elevated for further consideration following screening by the Search Firm. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

SDHC will make every effort to accommodate a mutually agreeable transition date for the selected candidate.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please call Heather Renschler, Project Director, at (916) 630-4900. Confidential inquiries are strongly encouraged. To schedule an introductory discussion with the Project Director, email scheduling@ralphandersen.com. Detailed brochure available at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/chief-financial-officer-sdhc/.