Senior Public Finance Leader - Budget & Compliance

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Education assistance program

Longevity pay

Leave accruals

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Fiscal Administrator in Albuquerque, NM to lead a comprehensive financial program for a major department. You will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and internal controls, while supervising staff and ensuring fiscal accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 9 years of accounting experience, and 2 years in a managerial position. The County offers extensive benefits and a strong work-life culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of related work experience in a progressively responsible accounting/financial role.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, develop, and implement the department's fiscal policies, including budgeting, compliance monitoring, procurement, and auditing of internal and external activities.
• Manage the General Fund, grants, and capital outlay.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile bank and fund accounts, including management of inmate accounts.
• Prepare and monitor capital and operating budgets; oversee reconciliation of ledgers and cash controls; compile statistics and maintain records.
• Review and submit disbursement documents, inventory and supply ledgers, and purchase requisitions to the department director.
• Analyze accounting procedures and recommend revisions to improve operational efficiency.
• Review and approve obligations and expenditures to maintain budgetary control.
• Oversee preparation of GASB- and GAAP-compliant financial reports.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; evaluate service delivery methods and allocate resources accordingly.
• Supervise and evaluate division staff performance and workflow.
• Provide technical expertise by reviewing fiscal impacts of MDC commission agenda items.
• Assist the department director; serve on boards, committees, and prepare reports and correspondence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Fiscal Administrator in Albuquerque, NM to lead a comprehensive financial program for a major department. You will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and internal controls, while supervising staff and ensuring fiscal accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 9 years of accounting experience, and 2 years in a managerial position. The County offers extensive benefits and a strong work-life culture.