Accounting Supervisor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to support the daily operations of the fiscal team and ensure accurate, timely financial information for the center.

The role emphasizes staff development, collaboration across departments, and continuous improvement in financial reporting and control, with a hybrid work arrangement after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience directly related to duties.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the fiscal team and ensure timely financial information.
• Develop staff and promote collaboration across departments.
• Partner with internal and external units to deliver accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Supv, Fiscal Services

Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a positive, self-motivated Accounting Supervisor to support the daily operations of the fiscal team. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, enjoys analyzing financial data, and demonstrates exceptional organizational and leadership skills. The Accounting Supervisor will help develop staff, promote collaboration, and partner with internal and external departments to deliver timely, accurate financial information that supports the mission of the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

Location and Campus

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: CRTC Fiscal Services (099D)

Position Details

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

Remote Work Eligibility: Yes

Remote Work Statement: Hybrid schedule: in-office and remote after probationary period and will be based on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with restricted and unrestricted financials in a large and complex department


• Experience with developing and monitoring projections and budgets for multiple units within a large department


• Experience with reconciliations, payroll, journal vouchers, and monthly financial reporting


• Financial Reporting and Variance Analysis


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of departments, vendors, and external entities.


• Experience with supervising accounting personnel

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

Background Check Required: Yes

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For Best Consideration Date

9/14/2026