Toll Operations Financial Analyst

San Diego Association of Governments; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

9/80 flexible work schedule

Excellent health insurance options

Job summary

San Diego Association of Governments is seeking a Toll Operations Financial Analyst to track, analyze, and report financial transactions for the I-15 Express Lanes and SR-125 Toll Road. The role analyzes revenues, expenditures, discrepancies, and coordinates with others to ensure accurate financial outcomes.

The position supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for toll operations, collaborating with Finance, Data Science, and Toll Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related field; a combination of education and recent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting, preferably supporting operations.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue projection; ability to report to senior staff.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding sources for regional transportation.
• Experience forecasting and maintaining budgets with control measures.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends and risks.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review, and analyze financial data for toll operations; build models to track revenues and expenses.
• Monitor toll revenues with budgets; review budgets for trends and risks; support amendments as needed.
• Compare actual results with plans; ensure records align with standards and prepare summaries.
• Develop or use tools to track revenues/expenses and propose corrective actions.
• Provide reports and dashboards showing toll transactions, trip counts, revenues, and gaps.
• Collaborate with Finance, Data Science, and Toll Operations to address system challenges.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Revenue projection

Budget development

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Public sector budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/accounting/business

Combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI software

Job description

Salary: $77,084.80 - $119,496.00 Annually

Location : 1129 La Media Road, San Diego

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Department: Regional Transportation Services

Division: Toll Road Operations

Opening Date: 08/20/2026

Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Toll Operations Financial Analyst will track, analyze and report all financial transactions associated with the Interstate 15 (I-15) Express Lanes and the State Route 125 (SR-125) Toll Road. This position will provide technical and financial analyses to help validate revenues and expenditure, research and analyze discrepancies, and coordinate with others to rectify and restore expected financial outcomes.

SANDAG'S Toll Operations Program

SANDAG's Toll Operations Program budget is derived from revenues generated by toll paying users of the I-15 Express Lanes and the SR-125 Toll Road consistent with the FasTrak statewide toll collection system. Both toll road segments provide essential access for travelers while serving to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel reliability. The I-15 Express Lanes is a dynamically priced toll facility and utilizes electronic toll collection (ETC) systems. The SR-125 Toll Road is a traditional closed system toll road utilizing ETCs and allows cash and credit card payments at roadside toll booths. Revenues generated by both toll road segments provide support to on-going operations, facility maintenance, bond debt service, and other related and future projects. Monitoring and tracking revenues and subsequent expenses is essential to SANDAG's current and future goals.

The Regional Transportation Services Department is responsible for planning, developing, operating, and managing SANDAG's Toll Operations Program and Motorists Aid Services. This involves maintaining the Customer Service Center, real-time management of the I-15 Express Lanes and SR-125 Toll Road, monitoring toll transactions, managing the Toll Operations Center budget, the Regional Call-Box Program, and the Freeway Service Patrol Program in coordination with the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Transportation.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather, review, and analyze financial data associated with toll operations; build and maintain spreadsheet models to track and project revenues, expenses, and expected outcomes; provide technical updates and guidance to senior staff and managers; maintain budget and expense management and support.
• Monitor toll revenues in coordination with established budgets; review and analyze budgets for thoroughness, trends, risks, and opportunities, and report ongoing status to Regional Transportation Services managers; perform budgetary control; coordinate and assist with budget amendments as needed.
• Routinely review budget and financial data by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts; conduct quality assurance; ensure financial records are aligned with industry standards, are based on sound methodologies, and are in the best interest of SANDAG and its partner agencies.
• Initiate development or use of improved tools and techniques to comprehensively track and analyze toll revenues and expenses in support of ongoing operations; identify conflicts and inconsistencies in results, address variances and trends in financial data and reporting, and recommend strategies to correct.
• Provide comparative analyses and data interpretation inclusive of the flow of financial transactions to identify possible lapses in revenue generation and allow prompt and timely corrective actions. Generate financial reporting to accurately identify areas of lapses, and initiate transaction reconciliation and other corrective actions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on financial activities that accurately demonstrate toll transactions from all sources commensurate with trip counts, revenues, violations, gaps, and other problematic issues to translate data into actionable goals.
• Collaborate with other department staff including Finance, Data Science, and Toll Operations to perform regular evaluations to understand and address system challenges to ensure intended financial results are credible and validated.

Typical Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in finance, economics, accounting, business administration or a related field; A combination of education and recent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting experience preferably supporting business operations and management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial analysis, budgeting, financial planning, revenue projection and control measures; demonstrated experience consulting and strategizing with senior staff and managers, and development of budgets and financial reports.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local sources of regional transportation funding; demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to toll operations budget development, financial programming, and control.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting, developing, analyzing and maintaining budgets preferably for business operations; experience applying control measures and implementing control functions and activities.
• Demonstrated experience providing income and debt financials or budget related technical analyses, interpreting complex financial data, identifying trends, and assessing risks to provide the economic status of ongoing business operations.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating budgets; ability to perform research and draw sound conclusions and prepare summary reports that communicate budget status; ability to identify existing or potential discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and communicate results to senior staff and managers.
• Effective written and oral presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a variety of audiences including teams and elected officials; experience preparing clear and concise administrative and management reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including member agencies, city and other government officials, and community groups; ability to gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent activities at various stages; ability to establish and maintain priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency using Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and other business intelligence and budget software applications.

First review of applications: September 03, 2026

Expected start date: October 2026

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Hybrid work options
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service

SANDAG employees are expected to live within the San Diego region and work in-person in our Toll Operations Center in Otay Mesa; there are hybrid work schedule options available, as well as a 9/80 work schedule (every other Monday off). This is not a fully remote position. Are you able and willing to adhere to the onsite and work schedule described above?

• Yes
• No

What is your highest level of education?

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some or no college
• Other

Please tell us about your professional experience with budget preparation and supporting the development, monitoring, and administration of a program budget.

Tell us about your knowledge of the various federal, state, and local funding sources used for regional transportation projects.

This employer does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon the employee's ability to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law. Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No