The Executive Director and Plan Administrator serves as the Chief Executive leader of the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF). Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this role provides strategic leadership, financial stewardship, investment oversight, and operational management for a multi-billion-dollar public pension plan serving Jacksonville’s police and fire personnel hired before October 1, 2017.
Examples of Work
Key Responsibilities
1. Board Relations & Governance
Serve as the principal liaison to the Board of Trustees.
Provide strategic insight, expert recommendations, and timely reporting.
Implement Board directives and governance best practices.
Represent the Fund before elected officials, City Council, and regulatory bodies.
2. Leadership & Organizational Management
Lead and develop a team of professional staff.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
Execute long-term operational and strategic plans.
Manage personnel processes including evaluations and staff development.
3. Investment Oversight
Oversee asset allocation strategy and investment policy.
Collaborate with investment consultants, managers, and committees.
Monitor financial, demographic, and technological trends.
Ensure safeguarding of all Fund assets.
4. Benefits & Member Services
Oversee benefit administration including retirement, disability, survivor benefits, DROP, estimates, and member education.
Ensure high-quality customer service and issue resolution.
Maintain strong engagement with Fund members and retirees.
5. Financial Management & Reporting
Prepare and present the annual Fund budget.
Oversee accounting, auditing, treasury, and procurement functions.
Supervise preparation of mandated reports to state and regulatory bodies.
6. Legislative Affairs & External Relations
Represent the Fund to unions, public agencies, legislators, and professional organizations.
Analyze legislation and advocate for Fund-related interests.
Manage public communications, media engagement, and educational outreach.
7. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including Florida Statutes 112, 175 and 185.
Oversee internal controls, risk management, and policy implementation.
Maintain ethical standards and uphold fiduciary responsibilities.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Personal Characteristics
High ethical standards and integrity.
Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Politically astute but impartial and nonpartisan.
Commitment to public service and member-focused leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pension administration, institutional investment management, or a related field, including demonstrated expertise in the oversight and monitoring of investment portfolios.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, public administration, business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) or certifications (CEBS, CPPT, CFA).
Working knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements governing the administration of public retirement systems.
Government or public sector leadership experience, preferably within a pension, finance, or benefits administration environment.
Strong working knowledge of financial accounting systems, financial reporting, and public fund reporting requirements.
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