Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager

bernco; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Leave accruals

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager to lead the daily operations of a fiscal unit, oversee investments and analyses, and prepare financial reports for leadership. The role supervises staff through hiring, training, and performance management while coordinating budgets and strategic initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6 years of relevant experience, and at least 2 years in a managerial role.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience in general management, program analysis, budgeting and/or finance.
• Requires at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating complex financial functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises the daily operations of a fiscal unit such as payroll or accounts payable.
• Oversees projects including investments, fiscal impact analyses, cost-benefit studies, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepares and reviews reports, budgets, and financial recommendations for leadership.
• Supervises professional, accounting, and clerical staff; manages hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitors budgets, forecasts revenues, and analyzes economic trends.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager Department: Parks and Recreation Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW Pay Range: $69,451.00 - $109,720.00 Close Date: October 19, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Fiscal Administrator / Finance Manager plans, directs, supervises, and participates in the daily operations of a fiscal unit such as payroll or accounts payable. This role coordinates assigned special projects including investments, fiscal impact analyses, cost-benefit studies, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities also include preparing and reviewing reports, budgets, and financial recommendations, as well as supervising staff throughout the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and discipline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts fiscal impact, cost-benefit, and economic analyses for projects and programs; coordinates implementation of assigned initiatives.
• Oversees special projects, including proposal preparation, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and liaison duties.
• Leads feasibility and economic impact studies for internal and external projects.
• Identifies opportunities for strategic improvement across County operations; develops, implements, and monitors improvement plans.
• Analyzes local, state, and federal legislation; develops fiscal impact assessments and policy recommendations.
• Represents the department on committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams.
• Prepares agenda items, periodic financial summaries, and reports for leadership review.
• Supervises and directs professional, accounting, and clerical staff; manages hiring, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary processes.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets; forecasts revenues and assesses economic trends.
• Reviews and evaluates departmental programs and projects; ensures alignment of financial resources with performance goals.
• Oversees and approves financial transactions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and purchasing; identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• Manages complex financial functions, including general ledger, grants, bonds, payroll, and treasury activities.
• Collaborates with department managers to assess resource availability; monitors budgets and prepares financial resolutions to adjust funding.
• Prepares various financial reports for executive leadership, including budget office and county management.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to financial policies and procedures for greater efficiency and control.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of related work experience in general management, project management, program analysis, budgeting and/or finance.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. The primary work surface consists of level, dry, carpeted or tiled flooring. Work is typically performed independently, with occasional collaboration in small teams or groups.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Regular use of a telephone, calculator, computer, copier, and fax machine is required. Various forms, documents, and reports are handled as part of daily responsibilities.