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

Join an award-winning organization in beautiful and sunny San Diego! The San Diego Housing Commission is seeking an experienced financial leader to oversee the Financial Services Department's activities and operations. The Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (SVP/CFO) will manage a team of 29 staff members and will be responsible for all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, audits, risk management, and grants. Serving as the top fiscal advisor to the organization, the SVP/CFO will also oversee SDHC’s investment portfolio and excel at combining a high-level strategic approach with strong technical expertise in a robust, dynamic environment.

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.

Pension Plan Defined Contribution Plan (Non-CalPers) is 14% of earnings; fully vested after 4 years based on 1,000 hours of service, July 1 to June 30. Pension vesting credit is provided for prior public agency service with a California Government entity, or Housing Authority in the U.S. Transfers from qualified plans are accepted, subject to certain conditions.

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.

Interested candidates should submit a compelling cover letter and a comprehensive resume via email to ***email_hidden*** 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.

Confidential inquiries are strongly encouraged. To schedule an introductory discussion with the Project Director, Heather Renschler, email View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work. Detailed brochure available at