Salary: $225,805.00 - $350,002.00 Annually
Location : 1011 Union Street, San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Finance Services
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
FLSA: Exempt
DescriptionSANDAG, in partnership with CPS HR Consulting, has launched a nationwide search for a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the senior executive responsible for safeguarding and strategically managing SANDAG's financial resources in support of regional transportation, infrastructure, and mobility initiatives. This role ensures public funds are managed with transparency, accountability, and effectiveness while enabling long-range planning and delivery of transformative capital projects across the San Diego region. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and regional stakeholders to align financial strategy with agency priorities and public impact. This opportunity arises from a planned retirement, offering a unique chance for a thoughtful and well-supported transition. To ensure continuity and knowledge transfer, the selected candidate will benefit from approximately one quarter of overlap with the incumbent, providing dedicated time for mentorship and immersion into the role.
Applications can be submitted via
See full characteristics listed in the CFO
Recruitment Contacts:Carlos Cervantes
Talent Acquisition Manager
Email:
Tel: 619-699-1909
Erich WonSavage
Principal Executive Recruiter
Email:
Tel: 916-471-3115
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
- Executive level positions:
- Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
- Access to an Executive Health Program
- Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Paid parking