[Hiring] Toll Operations Financial Analyst @San Diego Association of Governments

Role 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 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 utilizing 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 provide support to ongoing 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.

• 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.
• Coordinating with the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Transportation.

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.
• Effective written and oral presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent activities at various stages.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency using Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and other business intelligence and budget software applications.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Initiate development or use of improved tools and techniques to track and analyze toll revenues and expenses.
• Provide comparative analyses and data interpretation to identify possible lapses in revenue generation.
• Generate financial reporting to accurately identify areas of lapses.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on financial activities.
• Collaborate with other department staff including Finance, Data Science, and Toll Operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

SANDAG is committed to improving the quality of life in the San Diego region by providing effective transportation solutions and services.