Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCM315: Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager

Fiscal Administrator/Finance Manager

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM315
8
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
69,451.00 - 87,277.00 - 109,720.00 USD Annual
$33.39 - $41.96 - $52.75
$69,451.00 - $87,277.00 - $109,720.00

POSITION SUMMARY

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 RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Conduct fiscal impact, cost-benefit, and economic analyses for projects and programs; coordinate implementation of assigned initiatives.
  • Oversee special projects, including proposal preparation, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and liaison duties.
  • Lead feasibility and economic impact studies for internal and external projects.
  • Identify opportunities for strategic improvement across County operations; develop, implement, and monitor improvement plans.
  • Analyze local, state, and federal legislation; develop fiscal impact assessments and policy recommendations.
  • Represent the department on committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams.
  • Prepare agenda items, periodic financial summaries, and reports for leadership review.
  • Supervise and direct professional, accounting, and clerical staff; manage hiring, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary processes.
  • Prepare and monitor departmental budgets; forecast revenues and assess economic trends.
  • Review and evaluate departmental programs and projects; ensure alignment of financial resources with performance goals.
  • Oversee and approve financial transactions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and purchasing; identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage complex financial functions, including general ledger, grants, bonds, payroll, and treasury activities.
  • Collaborate with department managers to assess resource availability; monitor budgets and prepare financial resolutions to adjust funding.
  • Prepare 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



The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination.
  • Employee must comply with all Bernalillo County safety guidelines.
  • Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
  • Employee must complete FEMA training(s) as assigned.
  • Employee must 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.
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