Financial Officer (Optg Grp)

Facility Services seeks a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong financial management background to become a valuable member of our team as our Financial Officer. This position is responsible for overseeing the fiscal management across multiple functional area to include operations, maintenance, utilities and capital projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting revenue projections, and our overall financial planning initiatives. This position is responsible for facilitating communication and fiscal policy within the department.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Facility Support Services, the Financial Officer is a key member of FS' leadership team and provides strategic direction in the planning, development, management, control, and reporting of the integrated financial operations and activities of a major, multi-faceted operating entity impacting all or most campuses of the University. This position coordinates the development, preparation, and submission of all capital, revenue, and expense budgets and all financial reports for our organization, working closely with staff both within the business unit and broadly in client groups and budget contacts throughout the University.

The Facility Services division-comprising Building & Landscape Services, Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Customer Services, Facilities Support Services and Technical Services-is responsible for maintaining more than 10 million square feet of facilities and 680 acres of open space.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans and develops comprehensive capital and operating budgets for a wide ranging portfolio of varying accounts relating to multiple components; reviews, analyzes, and verifies budgets, ensuring balance of revenues, expenses, and transfers, and prepares integrated budget documents for submission.

2. Prepares financial statements at the institutional level; prepares fiscal and budget reports for internal management and external agencies; develops projections and analysis with recommendations and conclusions for management.

3. Oversees the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, mass salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entry, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations, while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.

4. Oversees the design, documentation, and implementation of various integrated systems and applications for periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, utilizing complex electronic financial information from UNM systems and databases.

5. Collaborates with and coordinates all components of the organization to ensure consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, and conformity with university fiscal policies and procedures.

6. Coordinates and analyzes fiscal and budget systems for controls, policies, and procedures; expedites audits; reviews changing state and federal laws, procedures and accounting practices, and makes recommendations for or implements changes in accordance with institutional policy.

7. Advises units on improvement of current fiscal procedures, implementation of new fiscal policies, and training of accounting and administrative personnel.

8. Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.

9. Provides leadership, administrative management, and operational coordination to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position.

10. Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures; may serve on university planning and policy-making committees.

11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or in a related field including at least 15 credit hours of Accounting; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• CPA, MBA, or MA/MS in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrated experience in compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex, customizable financial reports, statements and revenue projections to various audiences utilizing diverse management information systems.
• Proven ability to provide guidance to leadership on financial business matters and/or processes.
• Strong collaborative teaming skills.
• Extensive experience with Banner or similar integrated ERP system.
• Skill in evaluating financial operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Experience in construction industry accounting to include contracts, change orders, and payments.
• Working knowledge of government capital outlay processes.
• Proven skills in communicating with various levels of management and state agencies.
• Supervisory experience to include strong leadership and motivational skills.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.