WIC Program Finance Lead

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health seeks a budget and financial analyst to support WIC, FMNP, and related programs. Responsibilities include maintaining budgets, preparing journal entries, and coordinating with auditors and grants management.

The role requires expertise in the State SHARE accounting system, Excel pivot tables, and strong communication skills, with leadership capabilities to oversee federal and state reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with State SHARE Accounting System.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel for pivot tables, data management and analysis.
• Ability to use statistical analysis software on large databases.
• Has state or federal grant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WIC Financial Section budgets and reporting.
• Maintain ASD program workbooks and forecast expenditures.
• Analyze inflation and budget forecasting for food budgets.
• Monitor monthly federal reporting accuracy and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and state statutes.
• Coordinate grants management and program support with teams.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excel pivot tables

Statistical analysis software

Budget forecasting

Grant management experience

Leadership and multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting/economics

Tools

State SHARE Accounting System

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health seeks a budget and financial analyst to support WIC, FMNP, and related programs. Responsibilities include maintaining budgets, preparing journal entries, and coordinating with auditors and grants management.

The role requires expertise in the State SHARE accounting system, Excel pivot tables, and strong communication skills, with leadership capabilities to oversee federal and state reporting requirements.