DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and ensure the efficient operation of all financial and risk management functions, including Budget, Payroll, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Audit, Contracts Management, and Risk Management.
- Ensure effective internal controls are in place and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to financial and tax reporting.
- Collaborate with the senior management team to develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial forecasts and projections.
- Oversee financing strategies and activities, including managing banking relationships.
- Direct the preparation of periodic financial reports required by government agencies, ensuring they receive County Manager review and approval.
- Ensure accurate, real-time reporting of the County’s cash flow and financial position.
- Oversee the preparation of required monthly reports for government agencies, including PERA, FICA, federal and state tax filings, and insurance reports.
- Manage risk management functions, insurance coverage, and fiscal control systems.
- Pre-audit all expenditures and certify accuracy before disbursement; pre-audit and approve capital outlay purchases.
- Monitor and review federal programs affecting Bernalillo County and prepare related financial statements and reports.
- Lead the development, training, communication, and execution of the Division’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Define departmental response roles, delegate responsibilities to management, and ensure safety procedures for employees and residents are in place and followed.
*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 Business/Public Administration, Accounting, and/or Finance.
- Eight (8) years directly applicable work experience in professional capacity in financial management, budgeting, and accounting.
- Four (4) years working in a leadership management capacity.
*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:- Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
- Comply with all County safety guidelines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- All essential duties are performed indoors.
- Work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Duties are carried out on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. The surface is typically dry.
- Often works alone, both with and without direction from a supervisor.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Materials and products handled include files, forms, reports, various paperwork, and a wide range of basic office supplies.