SANDAG is officially shopping for a new chief financial officer, opening applications for the top money job as the region lines up major transportation and infrastructure projects. Candidates have until June 21 for the first review, according to the agency, and whoever lands the role will run budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance for the organization that plans and spends the region's transportation dollars.
The agency rolled out the recruitment in yesterday's post on SANDAG. The formal search is being managed by CPS HR Consulting, which lists a salary range of roughly $225,805–$350,002 and confirms a first review of applications on June 21. The recruiter site also hosts the full job description and step-by-step application instructions.
What the Chief Financial Officer Will Do
The CFO will serve as SANDAG's senior finance executive, charged with protecting and strategically managing the agency's financial resources while working closely with the chief executive and board on policy and how dollars get allocated, according to GFOA. The posting emphasizes deep experience in public-sector finance, federal grant compliance and capital project financing for agencies that juggle large, multi-year portfolios.
Why the Hire Matters for the Region
SANDAG manages a program budget in the hundreds of millions and oversees projects that touch nearly every commuter in the region, from transit and roads to climate-focused investments. That scale means financial leadership shows up directly in local service and construction timelines. The agency has weathered audits and public scrutiny in recent years, and its framing of the CFO role puts a spotlight on restoring and maintaining long-term financial controls.
How to Apply
Applicants are directed to submit their materials through the recruiter portal linked on CPS HR Consulting, where the posting spells out required qualifications, what to include in the application package and who to contact with questions. The listing notes that the position is on-site with a 9/80 schedule, and again flags June 21 as the first review date for completed applications.
Filling the CFO chair will be a key step as SANDAG carries out its FY2026 program budget and pushes capital projects forward across the region, as detailed in budget documents from SANDAG. For the full rundown, would-be applicants are pointed to the recruiter posting and the agency's announcement channels.
