Strategic Budget & Grants Manager

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is seeking a Budget and Finance Coordinator to oversee budget and financial transactions for the Administrative Services Division and Protective Services Division. You will collaborate with program, purchasing, AP, grant staff and leadership to ensure all financial activity aligns with state laws and MAPs.

Ideal candidates bring strong budgeting, forecasting and grant management skills, plus experience with SHARE financials and A/P

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration plus four years of related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing.
• Education or combined experience totaling eight years may substitute for the degree/experience requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NM driver’s license and a Defensive Driving Course Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Auditing, managing and processing budget and financial transactions for ASD and PSD.
• Work with program staff to manage budget, grants and accounting transactions.
• Meet with staff and leadership to ensure transactions comply with statutes, MAPs and guidelines.
• Assist with annual financial audit, year-end closing and opening of the new fiscal year.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Grants management

Accounts payable

Financial auditing

MAPs compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration

Tools

SHARE financials

Job description

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is seeking a Budget and Finance Coordinator to oversee budget and financial transactions for the Administrative Services Division and Protective Services Division. You will collaborate with program, purchasing, AP, grant staff and leadership to ensure all financial activity aligns with state laws and MAPs.

Ideal candidates bring strong budgeting, forecasting and grant management skills, plus experience with SHARE financials and A/P