Liz Pesch

Liz Pesch joins the San Francisco Symphony from the Opportunity Fund, where she served as EVP & Chief Financial Officer. She brings over 20 years of experience in the finance and accounting field, working with private companies and in the nonprofit sector, including leadership positions as CFO at the San Francisco Aids Foundation and SVP at Union Bank, following 11 years with Charles Schwab. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from John Carroll University in Cleveland and obtained her CPA license shortly thereafter.  

As the new CFO of the San Francisco Symphony, Liz will be a member of the SFS executive management team and, working closely with the CEO and Board of Governors, will assist in the setting of institutional policies, practice, and direction. Her responsibilities as CFO include the strategic and tactical management of the areas of accounting, budgeting and forecasting, the balance sheet, audits, investments, cash management, and payroll, supporting the instrument acquisition process, corporate compliance, pension plan management, risk management, and Information Technology services. She will also oversee all financial reporting activities and internal financial controls relative to the San Francisco Symphony’s $85 million operating budget as well as the organization’s endowment fund.