Finance and Administration Director

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking an experienced financial leader to manage reporting, accounting, budgeting and HR oversight. The role ensures compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements while supporting strategic leadership.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least six years of financial and operations management experience. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Six+ years of financial and operations management experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong organizational, analytical and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and prepare financial reports for the Board and executives.
• Risk management: identify financial risks and implement controls.
• Oversee benefits administration, payroll, employee relations and HR compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, prepare annual audits and filings to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve on the leadership team, advising Executive Director and senior leadership on financial and HR matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication of complex financial/HR

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

GAAP

Job description

Financial Management: Maintain the reporting and accounting systems to ensure
accountability for financial operations. Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, accounts
payable/receivable, payroll and compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor cash flow,
manage banking relationships and prepare financial reports for the Board of Directors, executive
team and other stakeholders.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks, implement controls and ensure ethical financial
practices.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Human Resources Oversight: Oversee benefits administration, payroll, employee relations
and HR compliance.
Compliance and Reporting: Coordinate with auditors, prepare annual audits, associated filings
and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Strategic Leadership: Serve as a member of the leadership team. Act as a trusted advisor to
the Executive Director and senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on both
financial and HR matters.

Other Information/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
Experience: Six or more years of financial and operations management experience. Knowledge
of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Skills: Strong organizational, analytical and time-management skills; ability to communicate
complex financial and HR information clearly; strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

NMBPS offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. NMBPS is an equal opportunity employer.